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A 

NEW  SELE< 

OF 

PSALMS,  HYMNS, 

AND 

SPIRITUAL  SONGS, 

FROM  THE  BEST  AUTHORS, 

JDESIGNED  FOR  THE  USE  OF  CONFERENCE    MEETINGS,   PRTVATE  CIRCLES, 
AND  CONGREGATIONS. 


WITH  AN  APPENDIX. 


BY  IT.  MILLER. 


"  Rehearse  his  praise  with  awe  profound, 
u  Let  knowledge  lead  the  song, 
"  Nor  mock  him  with  a  solemn  sound, 
"  Upon  a  thoughtless  tongue."  ' 


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1833. 


Hvmn.        Metre. 

Hymn. 

Metre. 

Hymn. 

Metre. 

Hymn. "     Metre. 

Hvmn. 

Metre 

107  8s8s6s 

643 

8s7s 

350 

6s  5s 

617       7s  6s 

3(61 

7s 

588  8,  8,  6 

647 

8,  7 

515 

6,5 

708       7,  6 

394 

7 

593  8,  8,  6 

606  8,  8,  6 

650 
662 

8,  7 
8,  7 

519 

6,5 

967       7,  6 

512 

7 

603 

6,  5 

26  P.  M. 
587  P.  M. 
602  P.  M. 
608  P.  M. 
625  P.  M. 
659  P.  M. 
710  P.  M. 
713  P.  M. 
719  P.  M. 
739  P.  M. 
767  P.  M. 
779  P.  M. 
808  P.  M. 
825  P.  JYI. 

833  P.  M. 

834  P.  M. 

835  P.  M. 

523 

7 

607  8,  8,  6 

688 

8,  7 

G13 

6,  5 

539 

7 

624  8,  8,  6 
626  8,  8,  6 
629  8,  8,  6 

690 
691 
316 

8,  7 

8,  7 
8,  7 

640 
864 
666 

6,5 
6,5 

6,5 

541 
551 

560 

7 
7 

7 

630  8,  8,  6 
634  8,  8,  6 
649  8,  8,  6 
656  8,  8,  6 

357  ' 
869 
924 
974 

8,  7 
8,7 
8,  7 
8,  7 

696 
S99 
700 

781 

6,5 
6,5 
6,5 
6,5 

563 
568 
571 
594 

7 
7 

7 
7 

663  8,  8,  6 

991 

8,7 

348 

6,5 

595 

7 

706  8,  8,  6 
850  8,  8,  6 

358 
908 

6,5 
6,5 

596 
601 

101 

8s  6s 

•  7 
7 

851  8,  8,  6 

114 

8,^ 

955 

6,5 

609 

7 

853  8,  8,  6 

159 

8,6 

986 

6,5 

614 

7 

906  8,  8,  6 

356 
358 
535 

8,  6 
8,6 
8,6 

390 

6,5 

615 
637 
639 

7 

53  8s  7s  4s 

504 

578 

8s 
8 

7 
7 

84  8,  7,  4 

600 

8,6 

604 

8 

837  P.  M. 

645 

7 

85  8,  7,  4 

612 

8,6 

651 

8 

840  P.  M. 

646 

7 

469  8,  7,  4 

633 

8,  6 

667 

8 

849  P.  M. 

653 

7 

471  8,  7,  4 

638 

8,  6 

672 

8 

852  P.  M. 

660 

7 

516  8,  7,  4 

644 

8,  6 

677 

8 

870  P.  M. 

661 

7 

620  8,  7,  4 

652 

8,  6 

692 

8 

872  P.  M. 

669 

7 

628  8,  7,  4 

665 

8,6 

697 

8 

875  P.  M. 

673 

7 

631  8,  7,  4 

694 

8,6 

702 

8 

877  P.  M. 

682 

7 

654  8,  7,  4 

711 

8,6 

705 

8 

893  P.  M. 

686 

7 

674  8,  7,  4 

790 

8,  6 

822 

8 

905  P.  M. 

687 

7 

716  8,  7,  4 

798 

8,  6 

841 

8 

940  P.  M. 

698 

7 

792  8,  7,  4 

813 

8,  6 

854 

8 

950  P.  M. 

762 

7 

900  8,  7,  4 

944  8,  7,  4 

945  8,  7,  4 

814 
842 
844 
845 
891 

8,6, 

8,6 

8,6 

8,6 

8,6 

953  P.  M. 
956  P.  M. 

981  P.  M. 

982  P.  M. 

782 
787 
800 
808 

7 
7 
7 

659  8s  6s  5s 
608  8,  6,  5 

976  8,  7,  4 
984  8,  7,  4 

602 

12s 

7 

621  Us 

884 

7 

989  8,  7,  4 

902 

946 

1009 

8,6 
8,6 
8,6 

928 
949 
977 
987 

7 

21        7s 
252        7 
342        7 

911   " 

lis 

7 
7 

364      8s  7s 

562      8,  7 

967 

7s  6s 

7 

Since  the  first  publication  of  this  Hymn  Book,  applications  have  been 
very  numerous  from  Baptist  churches  in  various  parts  of  the  Western 
country.  This  Selection  has  been  examined  by  many  Baptist  friends 
in  New-York  and  Pennsylvania,  who  considered  it  very  desirable  to 
have  a  Hymn  Book  agreeably  to  Baptist  views  of  Divine  Truth,  if  one 
could  be  compiled  in  which  the  Churches  would  unite ;  and  they  thought 
if  this  Selection  had  an  additional  number  of  Hymns  to  increase  the 
variety  on  different  subjects,  it  would  be  generally  acceptable.  Accor- 
dingly, 1  have  added  about  300  Hymns,  which  I  flatter  myself  will  give 
satisfaction  to  all  Regular  Baptist  Churches ;  so  that  all  when  meeting 
together  for  Divine  Worship  may  possess  the  advantage  of  singing  the 
praises  of  the  Saviour  from  the  same  Book,  and  prevent  confusion  in 
Congregations  by  using  different  ones ;  particularly  at  Yearly  Meet- 
ings and  Associations. 

That  I£ymns  and  Spiritual  Sonss  are  of  ancient  use  will  not  be  questioned ;  while  their 
great  utility  will  be  readily  accorded  by  Christians  generally.  How  far  this  humble  effort  to 
collect  and  condense  into  one  volume  those  of  most  acknowledged  merit  and  general  use,  the 
compiler  respectfully  submits  to  those  who  are  best  calculated  to  form  a  correct  opinion. 
This  volume  contains  about  300  of  the  best  of  Dr.  Watts',  and  many  from  Ryland,  Swain, 
Newton.  Cowper,  Doddridge,  MHley.  Stennett,  Fa^cett,  Beddome,  Steele,  Burnbam,  Hart, 
IVArce,  We»!ev.  Mon'goinerv.  V.'hi'Hf'd,  and  o'her  eminent  authori:  and  will  b*"  fo»nd  en- 
riched from  a  hr-c  ma^L«cr  -f  pi  'dicaliocs  Of  ;e;iue-l  -.as'.e  and  pure  evangelical  lentiaicuU. 


PREFACE. 


It  will  be  admitted  by  most  Christians,  that  it  is  not  only  a 
duty,  but  also  an  invaluable  privilege,  to  celebrate  with  grat- 
itude of  heart  and  joy  ful  lips  the  praises  of  the  Lord.  Exhor- 
tations to  engage  in  this  delightful  exercise,  abound  in  the 
scriptures.  ".Praise  ye  the  Lord,  for  it  is  good  to  sing  prais- 
es unto  cur  God,  for  it  is  pleasant  ;  and  praise  is  comely  for 
the  upright."  "Let  the  word  of  Christ  dwell  in  you  richly  in 
all  wisdom,  teaching  and  admonishing  one  another  in  psalms 
hymns,  and  spiritual  songs,  singing  with  grace  in  your  hearts, 
to  the  Lord."  "Give  thanks  always  for  all  things  unto  God 
and  the  Father,  in  the  name  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ."  In 
thechurch.of  God,  this  part  of  divine  worship  is  admirably 
suited  to  produce  the  most  beneficial  effects.  It  is  calculated 
to  remove  languor,  to  warm  and  elevate  the  mind,  and 
strengthen  every  devout  affection.  To  sing  with  grace  in  the 
heart  the  praises  of  the  Lord,  corresponds  with  the  joyful  ex- 
ercisesof  the  ransomed  around  the  throne,  and  is  as  the  com- 
mencement on  earth  of  that  melody,  which  shall  fill  the  re- 
gions of  bliss,  through  the  ages  of  eternity.  To  assist  the 
Christian,  and  to  awaken  the  thoughtless  sinner,  is  the  only 
design  of  submitting  to  the  public  the  following  volume  of 
psalms,  hymns,  and  spiritual  songs.  They  are  arranged 
under  particular  heads,  and  the  page  on  which  they  stand,  is 
made  to  agree  with  the  number  of  each,  which  will  greatly 
facilitate  the  finding  of  either  any  particular  one  sought  for, 
or  of  one  suited  to  any  given  subject  or  occasion. 

In  perusing  this  volume,  I  anticipate  objections  to  some  of 
the  spiritual  songs,  but  it  should  be  remembered,  that  there 
is  a  style  and  manner  suited  to  the  composition  of  Hymns, 
admirably  calculated  for  usefulness,  which  we  ought  to  culti- 
vate and  recommend,  as  best  adapted  to  the  design.  I 
would  not  offend  readers  of  taste,  by  a  wilful  coarseness  or 
negligence.  In  hymns  for  the  use  of  plain  people,  perspi- 
cuity, simplicity  and  ease,  should  be  chiefly  attended  to.  I 
have  been  witness  for  more  than  twenty  years,  that  hymns  of 
this  description  have  been  useful  not  only  to  Christians,  but 
to  the  awakening  sinners.  I  send  them  into  the  world,  as 
a  mean  to  bring  in  some  of  the  "lost  sheep  of  the  house  of  Is- 
rael." New  collections  become  necessary,  that  those  pos- 
sessing intrinsic  merit,  may  become  public,  and  of  more  ex- 
clusive use  in  worshiping  assemblies  and  private  circles  ;  to 
these,  some  are  added  that  were  never  before  in  print.  The 
increasing  demand  induces  me  to  publish  this  edition  in  ster- 
eotype. To  be  useful  to  all,  is  the  highest  aim  of  my  ambi- 
tion ;  but  especially  to  the  poor  and  distressed  of  the  house- 
hold of  faith.     I  wish  all  who  love  Christ,  did  more  sensibly 

3 


4  PREFACE. 

enjoy  the  happiness  that  results  from  singing  the  praises  of 
God.  It  was  this  that  animated  Paul  and  Silas,  and  changed 
their  dreary  abode  to  a  paradise.  We  know  not  how  many 
may  be  blessed  by  our  practising  this  delightful  part  of  the 
worship  of  God.  It  will  discountenance  profane  songs,  and 
promote  religion.  Oh !  that  it  could  be  said  of  us,  as  of  pri- 
mitive Christians,  by  St.  Jerome,  in  the  neighborhood  where 
he  resided,  that  ploughmen  sung  hallelujah,  the  mower  hymns, 
and  the  vinedresser  the  psalms  of  David.  In  this  selection, 
many  are  calculated,  to  alarm  the  careless  and  lead  the'mourner 
to  Christ. 

Adopting  the  language  of  the  venerable  Dr.  Rippon,  I  would 
say, ."  And  now  O!  thou  God  of  all  Grace,  for  the  sake  of  my 
crucified  and  exalted  Redeemer,  grant,  that  however  weak  and 
contemptible,  this  work  may  seem  in  the  eyes  of  the  children  of 
the  world,  and  however  imperfect  it  really  may  be,  as  well  as  the 
author  of  it  unworthy,  it  may  nevertheless,  live  befoie  thee,  and 
through  a  divine  power,  be  mighty  to  lessen  the  miseries  and  to 
increase  the  happiness  and  bliss  of  multitudes,  hi  distant  places, 
and  in  generations  yet  to  come.  Impute  it  not,  O  God,  as  a 
culpable  ambition,  if  I  desire,  that  whatever  becomes  of  my 
name,  that  this  work  may  be  propagated  far  abroad ;  that  it  may 
reach  to  those  who  are  yet  unborn,  and  teach  them  thy  name  and 
thy  praise  when  the  author  has  long  dwelt  in  the  dust ;  that  so, 
when  he  shall  appear  before  thee  in  the  great  day  of  final  ac- 
counts, py  may  be  increased,  and  his  crown  brightened,  by  num- 
bers before  unknown  to  each  other  and  to  him ;  but  if  this  peti- 
tion be  too  great  to  be  granted  to  one  who  pretends  to  no  claim 
to  hope  for  being  favored  with  the  least,  give  him  to  be,  in  thine 
almighty  hand,  the  blessed  instrument  of  converting  and  saving 
one  soul,  and  if  it  be  but  one,  and  that  the  meanest  and  weakest 
of  all  the  human  race,  though  it  should  be  amidst  a  thousand 
disappointments  with  respect  to  others,  yet  it  shall  be  the  sub- 
ject of  immortal  songs  of  praise  to  thee,  O  blessed  God,  for  and 
by  every  soul  whom,  through  the  blood  of  Jesus,  and  the  grace 
of  thy  spirit,  thou  hast  saved,  and  everlasting  honors  shall  be  as- 
cribed to  the  Father,  to  the  Son,  and  to  the  Holy  Spirit,  by  the 
innumerable  company  of  Angels,  and  by  the  General  Assembly, 
and  the  Church  of  the  first  born  in  heaven. 

Some  hymns  have  been  considerably  curtailed,  not  on  the 
account  of  any  objection  to  the  whole  of  a  hymn,  but  to  make  a 
greater  variety,  and  adapted  to  minds  of  all  real  christians,  and 
to  correspond  with  the  poet:" 

M  Few  be  our  words  and  short  our  prayers, 
While  we  together  meet; 

Short  duties  keep  religion  up, 
And  make  devotion  sweet." 

W I  will  sing  unto  the  Lord  as  long  as  I  live :" 
"I  will  sing  praise  unto  my  God,  while  I  have  my  being ." 
Ps.  104. 

M I  will  sing  with  the  Spirit  and  will  sing  with  the  un- 
derstanding also."     1  Cor.  i. 

"  With  my  song  will  I  praise  him."     Ps.  28. 


INDEX. 


Access  to  a  throne  of  Grace,        439 

217,  608 

100 

-68,  69,  397 

530,  6C0,  613 


Accepted  time  now 

Active  Christian, 

Adoption, 

Advocate, 

Afflicted  saints    com 

forted, 
Affliction, 

sanctified, 
All  invited, 
Angels  hastened  Lot, 
Apostacy, 
Ashamed  of  Jesus, 
A  sight  of  God  mortifies 

us  to  the  world, 
Asking  the  way,     2' 
Backslider  restored, 
Baptism, 
Before  sermon, 
Beggar's  petition, 


,  223, 


!93 

85 

435,  635 

201,  225,  230 

658 

13,  176 

137,  302 

4C8 

,601,685,723 

478,  665 

353  io  373 

249  to  274 

600 


Christ,  the  Foundation. 
refuge  in  trouble, 
rock, 
precious, 


443,  555 
451 
415 
424 


613, 643 

459 

449,  640 


3  to 

576,  643 

,  106,  107 

13,79 

13, 709 

660 

538 


all  God's  children  h., 

Behold  the  Lamb, 

Believers  safe, 

Benefit  of  Public  Ordinan- 
ces, -  -  304  to  321 

Bible  a  treasure,  21  and  26 

Blessed  are  the  dead,  486  to  504 

Blessedness  of  gospel  times,  29  to  38 

Blessing  God  for  his  good- 
ness to  soul  and  body, 

Blind  restored  to  sight," 

Born  again,  -  *"         47 

Breathing  after  holiness, 

Broad  road  crowded, 

Broken  heart, 

accepted, 

Broken-hearted  invited.  588,  620,  7 1 1 

Canaanite  still  in  the  land,    697,  654 

Cast  down,  vet  hoping  in 
God,  -  -      654,722 

Casting  the  gospel  net,  251 

our  burden  on  the  Lord,        142 

Caution,  -  -  117 

Characters  of  Christ,  -  89 

Choosing  the  better  part,       436,  378 

fltkriel       tl-lO    BllnnVlnv/1 


56 
236 
:69,  270 

288 


Christ,  the  Shepherd. 
the  gift  of  God, 
King  of  saints,     £61 
the  Beloved, 

the  burden  of  the  song,  293 
Head  of  the  church,  118 

Lord  of  all,  -  119 

Desire  of  all  nations,  121 

great  Phvsician,  122 

Lamb  of  God,  -  124 

Friend,  •  123 

way  to  heaven,      52,  128,  574 
the  Bridegroom,         -         295 
the  Beloved  of  saints, 
the  corner  stone, 
the  believer's  Treasure,     699 
all  in  all,  -        -  698 

Bread  of  Life,  129 

our  High  Priest  and  King,  379 
our  strength,  63,  228,  425,  614 
righteousness,  63,  127,  228, 
our  wisdom,  -  80 

our  example,  •  S8 

a  King,  ■  6"£ 

Guide,  -        -  r  > 


value  of  his  righteousness,   59 

torn  in  Eethlehem,     ^      621 
o!  iect  in  coming  into Tne 

world,  -        -         263 

come  to  save  the  lost,        207 
saves  the  chief  of 

sinners,  -  210,225,230 

able  to  save,        -  '  431 

invitation  to  sinners,  274 

his  dying  love,  -        390 

dying  for  sinners,        292,  583 
efficacy  of  his  blood,  126 

his  crucifixion,  -  453 

his  humiliation  and  exul- 
tation,   - 
dying,  rising  and 

reigning,  -  169, 

sufferings  and  glory, 
ascending  and  reign- 
in?,    -  -  168,297 
ever  lives,          -          205, 431 
his  compassion  to  the 

weak  and  tempted, 
weeping  over  Jerusalem, 
his  presence  makes  death 

easy, 
his  blessing  implored, 
his  kingdom, 
obedience  to  Lim, 
coming  to  Judgment, 
Christian,         -         -         395  to  437 
his  virtues,         -  -         48 

his  -ace,  -  ■         403 

walking  by  faith,  399 

anxious  to  know  his  state,  601 
lamenting  his  wanderings,  413 
must  fight,        -  $11 

desiring  Christ,  -        167 

happy  and  bless- 
ed,' -  396,  416,  607 
on  his  way  home,  *  670 
the  almost,  13,  134,  601,  685 
Christians  united  by  love,  591 
love  to  meet  and 

pray.         -        648, 695, 6*32 
their  spiritual  voyage,        652 
Church,  God  s  house  and  care,     447 
the  garden  of 

Cod,  445,  450,  6CG,  666 

secure,  -  -  4-^8 

fellowship,        -        -         427 

inviting  penitents  to  enter,  337 

glory  of  the  church,  446 

Church-meetings,        -       326  to  351 

582    City  to  come,        -         -        460, 696 

634  i  Commission  to  preach,  37,  273 


93 


,171 
170 


220 
249 

496 
£65 
466 
315 

379 


Communion  with  God,         -  70 

and  with  Christ,         -        271 
desired,        -        308,  552, 692> 
Condescension  of  God  to  our  wor- 
ship, -  -  316 
Confidence  in  God,       23,  24,  25,  666 
Contrite  heart,           •          -         109 
God  dwells  with,  314 
Conversion,  it?  jov,        172,  17°.  T-45 


INDEX. 


Conversion  matter  of  prayer 

and  praise,         -  *         221 

of  the  thief,  -  51 

Conviction  of  sin  hy  the  law,  1-1 
Convinced  sinners  encouraged,  58 
Coronation,  the  spiritual,  119 

Creation  and  Providence,  -  8 
Cross  of  Christ  sweet  to  the 

saint,         -  -        6C0 

crucifixion  to  the  world 

by  it,    -  -  268 

1  Deacons  chosen,  -  248 

Dead  to  sin  by  the  cross  of  Christ,  410 

dead  blessed,        -       501, 500 

Death,  -  -  101,486 

and  immediate  glory,         497 

and  burial  of  a  saint,  489 

of  a  young  person,  502 

meditation  on  d.  491 

at  hand,  -  490 

Debtor  to  -irace,  -  691, 597 

Deceitful  heart  lamented,      110,  4C0 

Delight  in  worship,  74,  75,  209 

in  God,  -  229 

Deliverance  by  prayer,  282,  535,  568 

Depravity  of  human  nature,     10,  11 

Desiring  nearness  to  God,  186 

communion  with 

God,    -         -  191,398 

to  see  Jesus,        -        -       708 

a  revival,  -        -        619 

Devotion  to  God,        -  -       298 

Dismission,  -  -         516 

Divine  love  making  a  feast 

and  calling  in  the  guests,  383,  387 
Dominion  of  God  eternal,  1,  2 

Doubts  scattered,  193,  540,  543,  554 
Doxologv,  -  -         519  to  528 

Earth  and  Heaven,  409,  417,  460 
Election,  -  -  29, 53 

Encouragement  to  penitents,        112 
to  sinners  to  close  with 

Christ,        -  -  260 

to  mourners,  -  570 

tort  rust  in  and  love  God,    268 

to  enquirers,  -  723 

Enjoyment  of  Christ,        -        74,  75 

Enquirers  encouraged,  215,  589,  723 

Euire  dedication, or  reasons  for 

desiring  the  work  of  the  spirit,  148 

Eternity  joyous  to  the  saint,  84 

at  hand,         -  -  485 

of  God,  -  310 

Evening  Hymns,     235,  237,  238,  239 

Exceeding    great    and 

precious  promises,      433,  462,  640 
Faith,  its  triumphs,        -         50,  578 
its  joy,  -  162 

in  Christ  for  pardon  and 

sanctirication,  81, 702 

in  Christ  our  sacrifice,        179 

in  things  unseen,        -        181 

in  order  to  salvation,  180 

a  precious  grace,        -        163 

a  living  and  a  dead,      92,  295 

weak  encouraged,       183,  694 

Faithfulness  and  power  of  God,  440 

Fall  of  man,  -  -  10,11 

Fami'y  worship,         235,  237  to  241 

Farewell,        -  664 


Farewell  to  brethren,    g?  512  to  515 
Fasting,  public,        -      ts    -  391 

Fear  not,  or  fear  dismissed,  156,  641 
of  God,  -  164 

Fervent  prayer  heard,  551,  554,  556 
Few  saved,        -  -         13,  709 

Finished  redemption,   -  •  -         674 
Flock  of  Christ  safe,        -  56 

Flower  of  glory,  -  701 

Foes  of  saints,  -  442 

Fonretfuiness  of  God,  beware 

of  it,  -  -        H7 

1-  orgiveness  of  sin  upon  con- 
fession, -         -  (52,  64, 65 
Fountain  opened  by  free  grace,    602 
Frailty  and  folly,          -  -        5C0 
Freedom  from  sin  and  misery  in 

heaven,  .  .         508 

Fulness  in  Christ,        -        -         672 
Funeral  thought,        -  -         487 

of  a  youncr  person,  488 

Give  us  this  day  our  daily  bread,  253 
me  Christ,  -"      -        C96 

Giving  the  heart  to  God,  407 

Glorious  things  spoken  of  Zion,  662 
Glory  of  the  church,  -        446 

God— his  omnipresence,  2,  678 

his  wisdom,        -  -  5 

eternity,  -  .        310 

truth,  mercy,  and  faith- 
fulness, 6,  43,  440,  700 
greatness,  -  -  94 
goodness,  -  -  204 
condescension,  -  -  316 
love,  95,  131,  161,  206,  441 
care  of  his 

saints,  282,  412,  428,  461 
present  in  his  churches,  309 
the  refuge  of  his  saints,  455 

care  of  his  church,  -  461 
glorified  in  the  gospel,  35 

his  glory  seen  in  re- 
demption, 40,  61,  345  to  347 
a  shepherd,  -        -  ?0 

merciful,  -  -  -  433 
our  salvation,  -  .  202 
our  portion  here  and 

hereafter,         -  73, 243 

our  only  happiness,  71 

all  and  in  all,  •  72 

a  spirit,   -  .  183 

dwells  with  the  humble 

and  penitent,  314 

his  ways  mysterious,  437 

hears  prayer,  452,  531 

his  mercy  entreated,  720 

and  his  church,  305, 444, 445,  447 
reasoning  with  men,  213 

trust  in  him,  42^55,  564 

hope  in  him,  57,  432,  433 

love  to  him,  132,  135,  165,  283 
fear  of  him,  -  164 

gratitude  to  him,  550,  673 

his  presence  light  in  dark- 
ness,       -  -  418 
his  absence  intolerable,          419 
Godly  sorrow  arising  from  the 

sufferings  of  Christ,  154 

Going  to  church,  304,  305,  309 

Gospel,  15,16,18,19,20,29 


INDEX. 


Gospel,  its  different  success,  30 

blessed,  -  -  29 

the  power  of  God  to  sal- 
vation, -  33,32 
prayer  for  success  of,  36 
its  freeness,                             258 
invitation,                                276 
ministry  instituted  by  Christ  113 
poo!,                                  208, 226 
feast,                                380, 383 
believers'  food,                       254 
trumpet  sounding,                 713 
Grace,                                   54,  67,  76 
victorious,                    259, 657 
debtor  to  g.                           691 
and  glory,                             305 
sufficient,                             463 
in  our  salvation,                 597 
sovereign,                            669 
Graces  of  the  Holy  Spirit,             108 
Gratitude  to  God,                   550,  673 
Grave,                                              628 
Happiness  of  Christians,               659 
Hard  heart,                             110,111 
lamented,                            715 
melted  at  the  view  of 

Christ  crucified,         51,583 

Harvest-time  will  soon  come,       618 

Heaven,  291,417 

its  glories,  278,  462 

prospect  of,  makes 

death  easy,        486, 623, 624 
invisible  and  holy,  507 

humble  worship  of,  509 

hope  of,  580 

Heavenly  race,  52,  54,  412 

Hell  and  heaven,  507  to  510 

Hinder  me  not,  352,  540 

Holiness  and  grace,  76 

longed  for,  159 

Holy  boldness,  267,  641 

exertion,  429 

Holy  Spirit,  his  graces,      108  to  111 
his  work,  '  262 

his  influence,  139,  146 

invoked,  138, 143, 144, 145, 147 
compared  to  water,  149 

the  Comforter,  140 

.     the  sustainer,  141 

seeking  his  communica- 
tions, 150 
Hope  in  God,  57 
in  Christ,  66 
in  darkness,                            434 
of  heaven,                               580 
Hours  tedious  and  tasteless 

without  Jesus,  604 

Humility  and  pride,  274 

Hypocrite,  13,  134 

I  made  haste  and  delayed 

notw  495, 658 

Immanuel,  God  with  me,  639 

Improvement  of  time,  495,  675 

Incarnation  of  Christ,  86  to  88 

Increase  from  God,  294 

of  Church  promised  and 
pleaded,  472 

Ingratitude  mourned,  110,400 

Inheritance  of  the  Christian,         97 
Invitations  to  Believers,  200 


Invitations  to  penitents.  201 

I  will  trust  and  not  be  afraid,       666 

Jerusalem  our  home,  622 

Jesus  precious,  46,  401,  458,  633 

his  charms,  123 

his  loving  kindness,  585 

his  name  sweet,      458,  633,  721 

loves  freely  and  without 

end,  402 

the  desire  of  the  soul,  219 

the  sinners'  friend,  457,642,  721 
the  great  Physician,  617 

our  all,  604 

Joy,  not  a  fruit  of  nature,  162 

in  heaven  for  a  repent- 
ing sinner,  173, 681 
Jubilee,  633, 688 
Judgment,  505, 506 
Justification  by  faith,           49,  59,  60 
Kingdom  of  Messiah  increas- 
ing, 114,  625 
Knock  for  mercy,                  613,  682 
Knowledge  imperfect  at  pre- 
sent, 157 
Lamb  of  God,                         124,  459 
Law,  14 
its  practical  use,                      28 
it  condemns,  grace  justifies,    49 
and  gospel,                                17 
Life,  and  safety  in  Christ  alone,   187 
the  time  to  serve  the  Lord,  493 
the  season  of  hope,                689 
short  and  feeble,             499,  494 
Light  through  a  glass  and  face 

to  face,  120 

of  Zion  spreading,  625 

Longing  for  a  place  at  the  right 

hand  of  the  Judge,  593 

Looking  forward  to  glory,  503 

Lord  revive  us,  631 

remember  me,  642 

Lord's  Day,  322  to  335 

Lord's  people  poor  and  afflicted,  404 

Lord's  supper,  379  to  390 

Lost  sheep  found,  172 

Love  of  God  to  man,  95, 131, 161, 206 

of  God  stronger  than  death,  656 

of  Christ  to  Church,  279 

unchangeable,  50 

Love  to  God,  132,  135,  165,  283 

to  Christ,  133,  134,  136,  424 

to  the  Brethren,  160,  478  to  481 

to  the  creatures  dangerous,  317 

great  where  pardoning 

love  is  felt,  650 

Lovest  thou  me?  595,  6Q1 

Loving  kindness  of  Christ,    585,  703 

Man  frail  and  God  eternal,  310 

Marriage,  178 

Mary's  choice,  436 

Meditation  on  death,  491,  494 

Meeting  of  brethren  after  long 

absence,  687 

of  saints,  695 

Mercy  sought,  406,  643,  720 

Message  of  the  Redeemer,  263 

Messiah's  coming  and  kingdom,    88 
Midnight  cry,  101 

Millenial  day  breaking,  469 

Misery  of  being  without  God,      318 


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INDEX. 


Missionary,  37,  2: 3,  406,  to  477,  610 
Mourning  soul  encour- 
aged, 185,  005,  647 
invited  to  come,      299,  717,  719 
at  the  feet  of  Jesus,  67] 
Name  of  Jesus  precious,  458,  636,  721 
Narrow  way,                         574,  718 
New  Year's  hymn,                244,  245 
None  cast  away  that  come  to 

Christ,  225, 534 

Not  ashamed  of  the  Gos- 
pel, 137,  579,  611 
Not  unto  us,  289,  296 
Now  is  the  accepted 

time,  217,  668,  689 

O  that  I  knew  where  I  might 

find  him,  552 

Offices  of  Christ,  89 

Omnipresence  of  Jehovah,  2 

One  thing  needful,  83, 436 

Opening  house  of  worship,  465 

Ordination,  392  to  394,  473 

Pardon  bought  at  a  dear  price,     390 

obtained  and  saints  rejoicing,  704 

Pardonkig  love,  556 

Parting  here  painful,  514 

no  p.  in  heaven,  511 

with  brethren,  684 

with  carnal  joys,  409 

Peace  in  Christ,      '  203 

Pearl  of  great  price,  250 

Penitence  and  hope,  243 

Penitent  encouraged  and  invited, 

58,  570,  575,  588, 589,  714 
his  resolution,  352,  615 

pleading  for 

pardon,  151,  209,  2-26,  266 
coming  to  Jesus,  558,615 
seeking  rest  to  soul,  616 

desiring  to  see  more  of 

vileness,  590 

praver  and  confession,       592 

filled  with  joy,  603 

conquered  by  love,  649 

Perseverance,  77,  231  to  234 

desired,  405 

Physician,  or  the  miracles  of 

Christ,  155 

Pilgrimage  of  saints,  417 

Pilgrims  encouraged,  338 

song,  710 

bound  to  Canaan,  599 

Pleading  with  God  under  deser- 
tion, 434 
Pool  for  sinners,                    208,  226 
Poor  and  needy  invited,  620 
Praise  for  spiritual  and  temporal 
mercies,    4,  130,  280,  C01 ,  302, 426, 
441,  447 
Praise  for  redeeming  mercies,  9,  45, 
90,  91,  95,  656 
for  renewing  grace,  175 
for  great  deliverance,             414 
to  the  Creator,                 286,  290 
to  the  Saviour,       206,  261,  421, 
650,  704 
Prayer,                                   529, 533 
for  s'.v^pss  of  the  grspel, 

26,251,255,2,2,300,475 
for  conformity !  o  G  o  i .       1 92 


Praver  for  the  Divine  blessing,  281, 

346,  537,  541  to  543, 

547,  548,  553 

for  Divine  support,  546 

for  cleansing  of  heart,         407 

for  influence  of  tlie 

spirit,  532, 691 

for  right  state  of  heart,  567 
and  praise  for  deliverance,  319 
and  hope,  306 

nature  of  prayer,  536 

of  the  penitent,  209,226 

importunity  in  p.  539, 563, 573 
difficulty  in  exercise  of,  540 
delayed",  yet  answered,  568 
relieves  burdened  soul,  535 
will  be  heard,  542,  531,  551, 
554,  566,  561 
answered,  551, 564 

Jesus  waits  to  answer  p.   565 
heard  and  Zion  re- 
stored, '  285, 544 
answered  by  crosses,         303 
in  behalf  of  sinners,  569 
in  prospect  of  eternity,      629 
Prayer  meetings,                529  to  569 
Praying  and  pleading  the  prom- 
ises,                                          562 
Presumption  and  despair,  12 
Pride  spoils  all,                              442 
Prodigal  son,                                  681 
Promised  land,                               655 
Prospect  of  heaven  makes  death 

easy,  486 

Prosperity  vain,  318 

Providence,  its  mysteries,  7 

and  grace,  426 

Public  fast,  391 

Public  thanks  for  private  de- 
liverance, 307 
Public  worship,                   304  to  335 
its  excellencv,      252,  313,  321 
Race  of  the  Christian,    256,  403,  412 
Redeeming  love,  645 
Redemption  by  price  and  power,  44 
finished,                   674 
Regeneration,                   47,  106,  107 
Rejoicing  in  God,                   193,  195 
^encouragement  thereto,  194 
in  the  ways  of  God,        257 
in  the  love  of  God,  603 
in  hope,                          637 
Religion,                                115,116 
every  thing,                        661 
no  bar  to  pleasure,             707 
Repentance,  151 
and  faith  in  the  blood 

of  Christ,  152,438 

at  the  cross,  153 

Resignation,     85, 158, 166, 174,  242, 

246,  247 

Resurrection  of  Christ,      97,  99,  430 

Retrospection  delightful,  454 

Return  of  joy,  247 

j  Revelation  of  Christ  to  Jews  and 

I     Gen  files,  33 

I  Revival.  581 

longed  for,  619,  631,  704 

!  Righteous  blessed  in  deatb,  r>79,  504 

j(|,  ••--!  {,,  t;.,  |r  !-\Uj,  j ...  i 


INDEX. 


9 


Room  at  the  gospel 

feast,  380,  383,  665,  686 

Ruler's  daughter,  647 

Running  the  Christian 

race,  236,  403,  412 

Safety  of  Believers,  98,  449 

in  God,  '       415 

Saints  triumphant,  57,  411 

encouraged,  203, 227 

afflicted,  404 

preserved,  640 

blessed  in  death,  504,  679 

their  refuge,  455 

Salvation,  196 

by  grace,         40,41,54,197, 

198,  199,210,211, 

212,  214,  225 

by  faith,  67 

free  and  abundant,  211, 218, 

225,  228 

for  the  vilest,    212,  215,  225 

righteousness  and 

strength  in  Christ,       227 
proclaimed,  440 

Sanctification,  79 

Scripture,  15 

its  excellency,  27 

Seek  ye  my  face,  724 

Seeking  God  for  the  communi- 
cation of  his  spirit,  150 
Seeking  the  Shepherd,                  287 
Self-denial,  or  taking  up  the 

cross,  137 

Shortness  and  misery  of  life,  494 
Sight  of  God  mortifies  us  to  the 

world,  408 

Sin  distressing  to  the  Christian,  190 
Sorrow  for  sin,  284 

Sincerity,  184 

Sinners  willing  in  the  day  of 

God's  power,  34 

coming  to  Christ,  210, 228,  625 
invited  to  Christ,  212,  213, 
216,  217,  224,  225,  230,  560, 
594,596,598,636,693,716 
warned,  572,  586,  587,  716 
arrested  and  brought  to 

Christ,  585 

telling  what  God  has  done 

for  his  soul,  336 

portion  and  saints'  hope,   430 
sensible  of  hardness  of 

heart,  -    683 

seeking  mercy,  720 

Social  meeting,  commencing,  237 
Social  worship,  its  pleasures,  320 
Sorrow  for  sin,  284 

Soul  awakened,  676 

Sovereign  grace,  669 

Spiritual  and  eternal  joys,  510 

Spiritual-mindedness,  or  in- 
ward religion,  115,  116 
Spread  of  the  gospel,  467 
■  Star  of  Bethlehem,  577 
Struggle  between  faith  and 

unbelief,  464 

Submission  to  afflictive  pro- 
vidences, 177 
Sufferings  of  Christ,  96 
Support  under  trials,                    580 


Temptations,  various.  12 

moderated,  a  proof  of 
God's  fidelity,  422 

Tempted,  but  flying  to  Christ 

for  refuge,      '  653 

Thief  on  the  cross,  642 

his  prayer,  669 

Thought  of  meeting  in  heaven 

sweet,  513 

Time  and  eternity,  482 

short,  483,  484,  606 

a  vapour,  495,  630 

Times  and  seasons,         242, 244,  245 

Tribulation  the  lot  of  God's 

children,  82 

Triumph  in  prospect  of  eternity,  84 
Troubled,  but  making  God  a 

refuge,  420 

Trust  In  God,  42,  55,  189,  584 

Truth,  mercy,  and  faithfulness 

of  God,     "  6 

Types  and  prophecies  of  Christ,  87 
Union  among  Brethren,-  160,  167 
to  Christ  in  regeneration,  296 
Value  of  Christ  and  his  right- 
eousness, 59 
Vanity  of  man  as  mortal,  492,  495 
Waiting  for  the  coming  of  his 

Lord,  100 

Walking  with  God,  147 

in  God's  appointed  ways,  352 
Wanderer  invited  to  return,  575 
Wandering  heart,  413 

lamented,  556 

Watchfulness  and  prayer,    423,  559 
We  would  see  Jesus,  219 

Wearv  and  heavy  laden  en- 
couraged, 215  to  218,  222,  224 
Wedding  hymn,  178 
Welcoming  the  cross,                    571 
What  must  I  do  to  be  saved,  284, 685 
What  think  ye  of  Christ?             677 
Where  shall  I  find  him?               552 
Wisdom  of  God,  6 
Without  Christ  we. are  nothing,  604 
Woman  of  Samaria,                      212 
Word  of  God,  the  saint's  portion, 
or  the  excellency  and  variety 
of  the  Scripture,                          27 
WTord  of  God,  the  pearl,                 16 
its  glories,                          22 
its  fulness,                          26 
Work  of  grace  revived,                581 
Works  of  Moses  and  the  Lamb,  312 
Works  will  not  justify,                   49 
World,  its  vanity,          275, 696,  706 
the  field,                              618 
Worship,  public,                 304  to  335 
its  benefits  and  plea- 
sures,                       313,  321 
Worship,  social,  its  pleasures,      320 
commencing,                   237 
Wrestling  with  God  in  prayer,    557 
Yet  there  is  room,                          665 
Young  people  instructed  and 

exhorted,  605 

invited,  627, 668 

Young  person,  death  of,  502 

Youth,  102  to  105 

Zaccheus  converted,  613 


GENERAL  CONTENTS. 


Associations,  113, 114, 478, 100. 1008 
A  Wedding  Hymn,  178 
Baptism,  352  to  372,  916.  1010 
Born  again,  106, 107 
Church  Meetings,  336  to  3^1,  978  to 

983  [1003 

Communion  with  God  ,70  to  78. 1002, 
Creation  and  Providence,  7  to  9 
Caution,  117 
Choice  of  a  Deacon,  248 
Dismission,  516  to  518 
Doxologies,  519  to  528 
Farewell,  511  to  515,  999 
Gospel,  29  to  38 

Graces  of  the  Spirit,  156  to  171 
Hell  and  Heaven,  507  to  510 
Hard  Heart,  108  to  111 
He  saves  the  lost,  112 
Justification,  59  to  63 
Life  of  Christ,  94  to  96 
Lord's  Supper,  379  to  390,  917 
Love  of  the  Brethren,  478  to  481 
Love  of  Christ,  131  to  136 
Moral  Law,  17,  27,  28 
Midnight  cry,  100,  101 
Offices  of  Christ,  89  to  93 
Ordination,  392  to  394 
Pardon,  64  to  67 
Prayer  Meetings,  529  to  569,  955  to 

966 
Public  Worship,  304  to  321 
Regeneration,  172  to  173 
Religion,  115,  116 
Resignation,  174  to  177 
Scripture,  14  to  26 
Spiritual  Songs,  570  to  724 
Salvation,  196  to  199 
Self  Denial,  362 
Times  and  Seasons,  242  to  247 
Thanksgiving,  391 
Worship,  374  to  378 
Intemperance,  1006, 1007 
A  prospect  of  heaven,  486 
State  Convention,  1008 
Ordination,  1009 
Perfections  of  God,  1  to  6,  725  to 

745 
Creation  and  Providence,  7  to  9, 

746  to  750 
The  fall  of  man,  10  to  13,  751  to 

754 
Scripture  Doctrines,  39  to  58,  755 


Repentance  and  Pardon,  151  to  155. 

759,76,761, 
Ingratitude  bewailed,  762 
Joy  in  God,  763,  764,  765 
Grace,  766, 767,  768 
Confidence  in  God,  303,  769 
Faith,  179  to  183,  770  to  771 
Humility,  772 
Love,  773 

Adoption,  68, 69,  774,  775 
Perseverance,  231  to  234,  776 
Sanctification,  79  to  85,  777,  778 
Comfort  in  sorrow,  85, 779 
Invitations  and  Promises,  200   to 

230,  780  to  795 
Divinity  of  Christ,  796,  797 
Incarnation,  86  to  88,  798,  799,  800 
Sufferings  of  Christ,  90  to  93,  801  to 

809 
Resurrection,  97  to  99,  810  to  815  j 
Ascension,  168  to  171,816,  817 
Intercession,  818,  819 
Characters  of  Christ,  118  to  130, 

820  to  827 
Priesthood,  828 
Praise  to  Christ,  829  to  835 
Holy  Spirit,  137  to  150.  836  to  843 
Christian,  395  to  437.  844  to  888 
Lord's  Day,  322  to  335,  889  to  896 
Before  Sermon,  249  to  274,  897 
After  Sermon,  275  to  303,  898  to  902 
Social  Worship,  903  to  905 
Family  Worship,  235  to  241.  906 
The  World,  907  to  910 
The  Church,  438  to  465,  911  to  915 
Youth,  102  to  105,  918  to  923 
Sunday  School,  920,  1004,  1005 
New  Year,  244,  245,  924 
Morning  and  Evening,  925,  926 
Sickness  and  Health,  283,  927,  928, 

929 
Time  and  Eternity,  482  to  485,  930 

to  934 
Death  and  Resurrection,486  to  504. 

935,  936 
Judgment,  505  to  593,944  to  946 
Heaven,  947  to  954  [1000 

Missionary,  466  to  477,  967  to  976 
Opening  a  new  House  of  Worship, 

465,  977 
Sinners  Invited,  984  to  991 
Miscellaneous,  992  to  1011 


HYMN   BOOK. 


I  CM.    Exo.  15.  11.         Watts. 

1  f\  REAT  God  !  how  infinite  art  thou, 
\J[  What  worthless  worms  are  we  ! 
Let  the  whole  race  of  creatures  bow, 

And  pay  their  praise  to  thee. 

2  Thy  throne  eternal  ages  stood, 

Ere  seas  or  stars  were  made  ; 
Thou  art  the  ever-living  God, 
Were  all  the  nations  dead. 

3  Nature  and  time  quite  naked  lie, 

To  thine  immense  survey, 

From  the  formation  of  the  sky, 

To  the  great  burning  day. 

4  Eternity  with  all  its  years, 

Stands  present  in  thy  view  ; 
To  thee  there's  nothing  old  appears  ; 
Great  God !  there's  nothing  new. 

5  Our  lives  through  various  scenes  are  drawn, 

And  vex'd  with  trifling  cares. 
While  thine  eternal  thought  moves  on 
Thine  undisturbed  affairs. 

6  Great  God!  how  infinite  art  thou! 

What  worthless  worms  are  we ! 
Let  the  whole  race  of  creatures  bow: 
And  pay  their  praise  to  thee. 

2  CM.    PSALM  139.  Watt 

1  TN  all  my  vast  concerns  with  thee, 

1    In  vain  my  soul  would  try 
To  shun  thy  presence,  Lord,  or  flee 
The  notice  of  thine  eye. 

2  Thy  all  surrounding  sight  surveys, 

My  rising  and  my  rest, 


THE  BEING  AND 

My  public  walks,  my  private  ways* 
And  secrets  of  my  breast. 

3  My  thoughts  lie  open  to  the  Lord, 

Before  they're  formed  within, 
And  ere  my  lips  pronounce  the  word, 
He  knows  the  sense  I  mean. 

4  Oh  wond'rous  knowledge !  deep  and  high, 

Where  can  a  creature  hide  ? 
Within  thy  circling  arms.T  lie, 
Enclosed  on  every  side. 

5  So  let  thy  grace  surround  me  still, 

And  like  a  bulwark  prove, 
To  guard  my  soul  from  every  ill^ 
Secur'd  by  sov'reign  love. 

3  L.  M.     PSALM  103.  23.        Watts. 

1  "|3  LESS,  O  my  soul,  the  living  God, 

[jCall  home  thy  thoughts  that  rove  abroad; 
Let  all  the  powers  within  me  join, 
In  work  and  worship  so  divine . 

2  Bless,  O  my  soul,  the  God  of  grace ; 
His  favors  claim  thy  highest  praise , 
Why  should  the  wonders  he  hath  wrought^ 
Be  lost  in  silence  and  forgot? 

3  'Tishe,  my  soul,  that  sent  his  son, 

To  die  for  crimes  which  thou  hast  done  j. 
He  owns  the  ransom,  and  forgives 
The  hourly  follies  of  our  lives. 

4  The  vices  of  the  mind  he  heals, 
And  cures  the  pains  that  nature  feels  j 
Redeems  the  soul  from  hell,  and  saves 
Our  wasting  lives  from  threatening  graves. 

5  Our  youth  decayed,  his  power  repairs; 
His  mercy  crowns  our  growing  years ; 
He  fills  our  stores  with  ev^ry  good, 
And  feeds  our  souls  with  heavenly  food . 

6  He  sees  th'  oppressor  and  th'  oppressed, 
And  often  gives  the  sufTrers  rest  ; 
But  will  his  justice  more  display, 

In  the  last  great  rewarding  day. 


PERFECTIONS  OF  GOD.  4.5 

4  S.M.  PSALM  103.        Watts. 

1  /^H!  bless  the  Lord  my  soul, 
\_JLet  all  within  me  join, 

And  aid  my  tongue  to  bless  his  name, 
Whose  favors  are  divine . 

2  Oh !  bless  the  Lord  my  soul, 

Nor  let  his  mercies  lie 
Forgotten  in  \mthankfulness, 
And  without  praises  die : 

3  'Tis  he  forgives  thy  sins, 

'Tis  he  relieves  thy  pain, 
'Tis  he  that  heals  thy  sicknesses. 
And  makes  thee  young  again. 

4  He  crowns  thy  life  with  love, 

When  ransom'd  from  the  grave ; 
He  that  redeem'd  my  soul  from  hell, 
Hath  sov 'reign  power  to  save. 

5  He  fills  the  poor  with  good, 

He  gives  the  suff  'ring  rest; 
The  Lord  hath  judgments  for  the  proud, 
And  justice  for  th'  opprest. 

6  His  won'drous  works  and  ways, 

He  made  by  Moses  known : 
But  sent  his  word,  his  truth  and  grace, 
By  his  beloved  Son. 

5  L.  M.     PSALM  89. 14.        Beddome  , 

1  "W^ITT"  AIT,  O  my  soul,  thy  makers  will, 

y  Y    Tumultuous  passions,  all  be  still, 
Nor  let  a  murmuring  thought  arise, 
His  ways  are  just,  his  counsels  wise. 

2  He  in  the  thickest  darkness  dwells, 
Performs  his  work,  the  cause  conceals ; 
But  tho'  his  methods  are  unknown, 
Justice  and  truth  support  his  throne . 

3  In  Heaven,  and  earth,  and  air,  and  seas, 
He  executes  his  firm  decrees ; 

And  by  his  saints  it  stands  confest, 
That  what  he  does  is  ever  best. 

4  Wait  then,  my  soul,  submissive  wait, 
Prostrate  before  his  awful  seat  ; 

2 


5-7         CREATION  AND  PROVIDENCE. 

And  'midst  the  terrors  of  his  rod, 
Trust  in  a  wise  and  gracious  God . 

g    4        L.M.         PSALM  23.    4. 

1  TN  grateful  songs  we  will  record, 

|^The  truth  and  mercy  of  the  Lord; 
Whose  kindness  never  shall  remove 
'  From  those  he  condescends  to  love  ! 

2  With  all  his  saints  his  covenant  stood, 
And  now  'tis  seal'd  with  Jesus'  blood; 
His  faithfulness  shall  still  endure, 
His  promise  is  forever  sure. 

3  What  though  the  earth's  foundation  move, 
There's  nought  can  change  eternal  love :  j 
Let  death  dissolve  our  feeble  frame, 

In  life  and  death,  he  is  the  same. 

4  When  called  to  pass  that  dreary  vale, 
With  trembling  steps  and  visage  pale, 
What  sweet  companions  on  the  road, 
A  peaceful  mind !  a  smiling  God ! 

7  C.  M.        JOHN  13.    7.        Cowpbr. 

1  d^  OD  moves  in  a  mysterious  way,  J 
^J|~His  wonders  to  perform ; 

He  plants  his  footsteps  in  the  sea, 
And  rides  upon  the  storm. 

2  Deep  in  unfathomable  mines 

Of  never  failing  skill, 
He  treasures  up  his  bright  designs, 
And  works  his  sov 'reign  will. 

3  Ye  fearful  saints,  fresh  courage  take, 

The  clouds  ye  so  much  dread, 
Are  big  with  mercy,  and  shall  break 
In  blessings  on  your  head. 

4  Judge  not  the  Lord  by  feeble  sense, 

But  trust  him  for  his  grace ; 
Behind  a  frowning  providence, 
He  hides  a  smiling  face. 


CREATION  AND  PROVIDENCE        g_9 

5  His  purposes  will  ripen  fast. 
Unfolding  every  hour; 

The  bud  may  have  a  bitter  taste. 
But  sweet  will  be  the  flower. 

6  Blind  unbelief  is  sure  to  err, 

And  scan  his  work  in  vain, 
God  is  his  own  interpreter, 
And  he  will  make  it  plain. 

8  C.  M.      1  PETER  1.    24.     Watts. 

1  1    "    ET  others  boast  how  strong  they  be, 

L^Nor  death  nor  danger  fear  ; 
But  we'll  confess,  O  Lord,  to  thee, 
What  feeble  things  we  are. 

2  Fresh  as  the  grass  our  bodies  sta  rid, 

And  flourish  bright  and  gay; 
A  blasting  wind  sweeps  o'er  the  land, 
And  fades  the  grass  awayv 

3  Our  life  contains  a  thousand  springs, 

And  dies  if  one  be  gone; 
Strange!  that  a  harp  of  thousand  strings. 
Should  keep  in  tune  so  long. 

4  But  'tis  our  God  supports  our  frame 

The  God  that  built  us  first; 

Salvation  to  th'  Almighty  name 

That  rear'd  us  from  the  dust. 

5  While  we  have  breath,  on  use  our  tongues, 

Our  maker  we'll  adore ; 
His  spirit  moves  our  heaving  lungs, 
Or  they  would  breathe  no  more. 

9  L.  M.        MARK  7.  37.       Medley. 

1  "T^fOW  in  a  song  of  grateful  praise, 
J_^|  To  my  dear  Lord  my  voice  I'll  raise ! 

With  all  his  saints  I'll  join  to  tell, 
My  Jesus  hath  done  all  things  well. 

2  All  worlds  his  glorious  power  confess; 
His  wisdom  all  his  works  express; 
But  O !  his  love,  what  tongue  can  tell  ? 
My  Jesus  hath  done  all  things  well. 

3  How  sovereign,  wonderful  and  free 
Has  been  his  love  to  sinful  me! 


10  THE  FALL  OF  MAN. 

He  pluck'd  me  as  a  brand  from  Hell  ; 
My  Jesus  hath  done  all  things  well. 

4  I  spurn'd  his  grace — I  broke  his  laws; 
And  yet  he  undertook  my  cause ; 

To  save  me  tho'  I  did  rebel ; 

My  Jesus  hath  done  all  things  well. 

5  And  since  my  soul  hath  known  his  love, 
What  mercies  has  he  made  me  prove ! 
Mercies,  which  do  all  praise  excel; 
My  Jesus  hath  done  all  things  well. 

6  Whene'er  my  Saviour  and  my  God 
Has  on  me  laid  his  gentle  rod, 

I  know,  in  all  that  has  befel, 

My  Jesus  hath  done  all  things  well. 

10        L.  M.        PSALM  51.  14.     Watts. 

1  T    ORD,weare  vile,  conceived  in  sin, 

1  j And  born  unholy  and  unclean; 
Sprung  from  the  man  whose  guilty  fall, 
Corrupts  his  race  and  taints  us  all. 

2  Soon  as  we  draw  our  infant  breath, 
The  seeds  of  sin  grow  up  for  death; 
Thy  law  demands  a  perfect  heart, 
But  we're  defiled  in  every  part. 

3  Great  God,  create  my  heart  anew, 
And  form  my  spirit  pure  and  true ; 
O  make  me  wise  betimes,  to  see 
My  danger  and  my  remedy. 

4  Behold,  I  fall  before  thy  face; 
My  only  refuge  is  thy  grace ; 

No  outward  forms  can  make  me  clean, 
The  leprosy  lies  deep  within. 

5  Jesus,  my  God,  thy  blood  alone 
Hath  power  sufficient  to  atone ; 

Thy  blood  can  make  me  white  as  snow, 
No  Jewish  types  could  cleanse  me  so. 

6  While  guilt  disturbs  and  breaks  my  peace, 
Nor  flesh,  nor  soul,  has  rest  or  ease; 
Lord,  let  me  hear  thy  pard'ning  voice, 
And  make  my  broken  heart  rejoice. 


THE  FALL  OF  MAN.         H-12 
H  L.  M.     ROM.  4.  25.  Watts.     | 

1  A    DAM.  our  father  and  our  head, 

/\  Transgressed,  and  justice  doom'd  us  dead  ; 
The  fiery  law  speaks  all  despair, 
There's  no  reprieve  or  pardon  there. 

2  Call  a  bright  council  in  the  skies; 
Seraphs,  the  mighty  and  the  wise* 
Speak :  are  you  strong  to  bear  the  load, 
The  weighty  vengeance  of  a  God? 

3  In  vain  we  ask ;  for  all  around 

Stand  silent  through  the  heav'nly  ground, 
There's  not  a  glorious  mind  above 
Has  half  the  strength,  or  half  the  love. 

4  But  O !  unmeasurable  grace ! 

Th'  eternal  son  takes  Adam's  place ; 
Down  to  our  world  the  Saviour  flies. 
Stretches  his  arms,  and  bleeds,  and  dies. 

5  Amazing  work !  look  down  ye  skies, 
Wonder  and  gaze  with  all  your  eyes ! 
Ye  saints  below,  and  saints  above, 
All  bow  to  this  mysterious  love. 

12         C.  M.     JAMES  1.  13.  Watts. 

1  j  ["  HATE  the  tempter  and  his  charms, 

L  I  hate  his  flatt'ring  breath; 
The  serpent  takes  a  thousand  forms, 
To  cheat  our  souls  to  death. 

2  He  feeds  our  hopes  with  airy  dreams, 

Or  kills  with  slavish  fear  ; 
And  holds  us  still  in  wide  extremes, 
Presumption  or  despair. 

3  Now  ho  persuades,  "How  easy  'tis 

"To  walk  the  road  to  heaven ;" 
Anon  he  swells  our  sins,  and  cries, 
"They  cannot  be  forgiven.1' 

4  He  bids  young  sinners    "Yet  forbear, 

"To  think  of  God  or  death, 
"For  prayer  and  devotion  are 
"But  melancholy  breath." 
2* 


13-14  SCRIPTURE. 

5  He  tells  the  aged,  "They  must  die! 
"And  'tis  too  late  to  pray ; 
In  vain  for  mercy  now  they  cry, 
"For  they  have  lost  their  day." 
C  Thus  he  supports  his  cruel  throne, 
By  mischief  and  deceit, 
And  drags  the  sons  of  Adam  down 
To  darkness  and  the  pit. 
7  Almighty  God,  cut  short  his  power, 
Let  him  in  darkness  dwell  • 
And  that  he  vex  the  earth  no  more, 
Confine  him  down  to  hell. 

13  L.  M.  MAT.  7.  13.  Watts, 

1  W\  ROAD  is  the  road  that  leads  to  death, 
(3  And  thousands  walk  together  there; 

But  wisdom  shows  a  narrow  path, 
With  here  and  there  a  traveller. 

2  "Deny  thyself,  and  take  thy  cross." 
Is  the  redeemer's  great  command ; 
Nature  must  count  her  gold  but  dross, 
If  she  would  gain  this  heavenly  land. 

3  The  fearful  soul  that  tires  and  faints, 
And  walks  the  ways  of  God  no  more, 
Is  but  esteem'd  almost  a  saint, 

And  makes  his  own  destruction  sure. 

4  Lord,  let  not  all  my  hopes  be  vain; 
Create  my  heart  entirely  new ; 
Which  hypocrites  could  ne'er  attain; 
Which  false  apostates  never  knew. 

14  C.  M.     ROM.  7.  8.  Watts. 

1  1g"    ORD  how  secure  my  conscience  was, 

[L^And  felt  no  inward  dread! 
I  was  alive  without  the  law, 

And  thought  my  sins  were  dead. 

2  My  hopes  of  heaven  were  firm  and  bright ; 

But  since  the  precept  came, 
With  a  convincing  power  and  light, 
lfind  how  vile  lam. 


SCRIPTURE.  15-16 

3  Vm  like  a  helpless  captive  sold 

Under  the  power  of  sin; 
I  cannot  do  the  good  I  would, 
Nor  keep  my  conscience  clean. 

4  My  God,  I  cry  with  every  breath 

For  some  kind  power  to  save, 
To  break  the  yoke  of  sin  and  death, 
And  thus  redeem  the  slave. 

15  L.  M.    2  TIM.  3.  15.  Watts. 

1  d^i  OD,  who  in  various  methods  told, 
\J|~His  mind  and  will  to  saints  of  old, 
Sent  his  own  son  with  truth  and  grace, 
To  teach  us  in  these  latter  days. 

2  Our  nation  reads  the  written  word. 
That  book  of  life,  that  sure  record : 
The  bright  inheritance  of  heaven, 
Is  by  the  sweet  conveyance  given. 

3  God's  kindest  thoughts  are  here  expressM 
Able  to  make  us  wise  and  bless'd, 

The  doctrines  are  divinely  true, 
Pit  for  reproof  and  comfort  too. 

4  Ye  nations  all,  who  read  his  love, 
In  long  epistles  from  above, 

(O  may  he  send  his  sacred  word 
To  every  land,)  Praise  ye  the  Lord. 

16  C.  M.     HEB.  4.   12.  Watts. 

1  T   ADEN  with  guilt,  and  full  of  fears 

L^  I  fly  to  thee  my  Lord ; 
And  not  a  glimpse  of  hope  appears, 
But  in  thy  written  word. 

2  The  volume  of  my  father's  grace, 

Does  all  my  grief  assuage : 
Here  I  behold  my  Saviour's  face, 
Almost  in  every  page. 

3  This  is  the  field  where  hidden  lies 

The  pearl  of  price  unknown : 
That  merchant  is  divinely  wise, 
Who  makes  the  pearl  his  own. 

4  Here  consecrated  water  flows, 

To  qngnch  my  thirst  of  sin; 


17-18  SCRIPTURE. 

Here  the  fair  tree  of  knowledge  grows, 
Nor  danger  dwells  therein. 

5  This  is  the  judge  that  ends  the  strife, 

Where  wit  and  reason  fail ; 
My  guide  to  everlasting  life, 
Through  all  this  gloomy  vale. 

6  O !  may  thy  counsels,  mighty  God, 

My  roving  feet  command, 
Nor  I  forsake  the  happy  road, 
That  leads  to  thy  right  nana. 

17  L.  M.     ROM.  7.  Watts. 

1  PTMHE  law  commands  and  makes  us  know 

V_  What  duties  to  our  God  we  owe; 
But  'tis  the  gospel  must  reveal, 
Where  lies  our  strength  to  do  his  will. 

2  The  law  discovers  guilt  and  sin, 

And  shows  how  vile  our  hearts  have  been 
Only  the  gospel  can  express, 
Forgiving  love  and  cleansing  grace. 

3  What  curses  doth  the  law  denounce, 
Against  the  man  that  fails  but  once? 
But  in  the  gospel  Christ  appears, 
Pard'ningthe  guilt  of  numerous  years. 

4  My  soul,  no  more  attempt  to  draw, 
Thy  life  and  comfort  from  the  law ! 
Fly  to  the  hope  the  gospel  gives : 
The  man  that  trirsts  the  promise  lives . 

18  L.  M.     PSALM.  19.  Watts. 
1   f  ■  iHE  heavens  declare  thy  glory,  Lord! 

fj_  In  every  star  thy  goodness  shines, 
But  when  our  eyes  behold  thy  word, 
We  read  thy  name  in  fairer  lines. 
2  The  rolling  sun,  the  changing  light, 

And  nights  and  days  thy  power  confess; 
But  the  blessM  volume  thou  hast  writ, 
Reveals  thy  justice  and* thy  grace. 
3  Sun,  moon,  and  stars,  convey  thy  praise 
Round  the  whole  earth,  and  never  stand, 
So  when  thy  truth  began  its  race, 
It  touch\l  and  glancM  on  every  land, 


SCRIPTURE.  19-20 

4  Nor  shall  thy  spreading  gospel  rest, 

'Till  through  the  world  thy  truth  has  run; 
'Till  Christ  has  all  the  nations  blest, 
That  see  the  light,  or  feel  the  sun. 

5  Great  sun  of  righteousness  arise, 

Bless  the  dark  world  with  heavenly  light; 
Thy  gospel  makes  the  simple  wise; 
Thy  laws  are  pure,  thy  judgments  right. 

6  Thy  noblest  wonders  here  we  view, 
In  souls  renew'd  and  sins  forgiven ; 
Lord,  cleanse  my  sins,  my  soul  renew,  ^ 
And  make  thy  word  my  guide  to  heaven.  ' 

19  C.  M.     PSALM  119.  105. 

1  TTOW  precious  is  the  book  divine 

I   I  By  inspiration  given! 

Bright  as  a  lamp  its  doctrines  shinej 
To  guide  our  souls  to  heaven. 

2  It  sweetly  cheers  our  drooping  hearts, 
In  this  dark  vale  of  tears ; 

Life,  light  and  joy  it  still  imparts, 
And  quells  our  rising  fears. 

3  This  lamp  through  all  the  tedious  night 

Of  life  shall  guide  our  way, 
'Till  we  behold  the  clearer  light 
Of  an  eternal  day. 

20  L.  M.    PSALM  36.  9.     *~  Kellet. 

1  T  LOVE  the  sacred  book  of  God  ; 

|_  No  other  can  its  place  supply, 
It  points  me  to  the  saints'  abode, 
Where  Christ  the  Saviour  reigns  on  high. 

2  Sweet  book !  in  thee  my  eyes  discern, 
The  image  of  my  absent  Lord: 
From  thine  instructive  page  I  learn 
The  joys  his  presence  will  afford.     - 

3  In  thee  I  read  my  title  clear, 

To  mansions  that  will  ne'er  decay, 
My  Lord !  O  when  will  he  appear, 
And  bear  his  pris'ner  far  away. 

4  Then  shall  I  need  thy  light  no  more, 
For  thine  to  clearer  light  will  yield ; 


21-22  SCRIPTURE. 

When  I  have  reach'd  the  heav'nly  shore 
The  Lord  himself  will  stand  reveal'd. 
5  When  'midst  the  throng  celestial  plac'd, 
The  bright  original  I  see. 
From  which  thy  sacred  page  was  trac'd, 
Sweet  book !  I've  no  more  need  of  thee. 

21  7s.     2  TIM.  3.  16. 

1  TTOLYBiblelbookdivine! 

1^ Precious  treasure !  thou  art  mine! 
Mine  to  teach  me  whence  I  came ; 
Mine  to  teach  me  what  I  am. 

2  Mine,  to  chide  me  when  I  rove: 
Mine,  to  show  a  saviour's  love : 
Mine  art  thou  to  guide  my  feet: 
Mine  to  judge,  condemn,  acquit. 

3  Mine  to  comfort  in  distress,    . 
If  the  Holy  Spirit  bless; 
Mine,  to  show  by  living  faith, 
Man  can  triumph  over  death. 

4  Mine,  to  tell  of  joys  to  come, 
And  the  rebel  sinner's  doom; 
O  thou  precious  book  divine ! 
Precious  treasure,  thou  art  mine. 

2£  C.  M.  2  TIM.  3.   16.         Steele*. 

1  T71ATHER  of  mercies,  in  thy  word, 

Jj  What  endless  glory  shines! 
Forever  be  thy  name  ador'd, 
For  these  celestial  lines. 

2  Here,  may  the  wretched  sons  of  want, 

Exhaustless  riches  find ; 
Riches  above  what  earth  can  grant, 
And  lasting  as  the  mind. 

3  Here,  the  redeemer's  welcome  voice 

Spreads  heavenly  peace  around; 
And  life,  and  everlasting  joys 
Attend  the  blissful  sound. 

4  O  may  these  heavenly  pages  be 

My  ever  dear  delight ; 
And  still  new  beauties  may  I  see, 
And  still  increasing  light. 


scripture  .      23-24-25 

5  Divine  instructor,  gracious  Lord, 
Be  thou  forever  near, 
Teach  me  to  love  thy  sacred  word, 
And  view  my  Saviour  there. 

23  C.  M.     ISA.  41.  10.     Doddridge. 

1  A    ND  art  thou  with  us,  gracious  Lord, 
/%  To  dissipate  our  fear? 

Dost  thou  proclaim  thyself  our  God, 
Our  God  forever  near? 

2  Dost  thou  a  father's  bowels  feel, 

For  all  thy  humble  saints? 
And  in  such  friendly  accents  speak. 
To  sooth  their  sad  complaints? 

3  Why  droop  our  hearts  ?  Why  flow  our  eyes, 

While  such  a  voice  we  hear  ? 
Why  rise  our  sorrows  and  our  fears, 
While  such  a  friend  is  near? 

4  To  all  thine  other  favors  add 

A  heart  to  trust  thy  word ; 
And  death  itself,  shall  hear  us  sing, 
While  resting  on  the  Lord. 

24  C.  M.     LUKE  12.  32.     Doddridge. 

1  "W/^-E  little  flock,  whom  Jesus  feeds, 

Dismiss  your  anxious  cares; 
Look  to  the  shepherd  of  your  souls, 
v     And  smile  away  your  fears. 

2  Though  wolves  and  lions  prowl  around, 

His  staff  is  your  defence; 
''Midst  sands  and  rocks  your  Shepherd's  voice, 
Calls  streams  and  pastures  thence. 

3  Your  Father  will  a  kingdom  give, 

And  give  it  with  delight; 
His  feeblest  child  his  love  shall  call 
To  triumph  in  his  sight. 

25  L.  M.  PSALM  16.  Watts. 
1   T^RESERVE  me,  Lord,  in  time  of  need, 

For  succor  to  thy  throne  I  flee ; 
But  have  no  merits  there  to  plead, 
My  goodness  cannot  reach  to  thee. 


26  SCRIPTURE. 

2  Oft  have  my  heart  and  tongue  confessM 

How  empty  and  how  poor  I  am; 
My  praise  can  never  make  thee  blessM, 
Nor  add  new  glories  to  thy  name. 

3  Yet  Lord,  thy  saints  on  earth  may  reap, 

Some  profit  by  the  good  we  do; 
These  are  the  company  I  keep, 

These  are  the  choicest  friends  I  know. ' 

4  Let  others  choose  the  sons  of  mirth, 

To  give  a  relish  to  their  wine; 
I  love  the  man  of  Heavenly  birth, 

Whose  thoughts  and  language  are  divine. 
26  P.  M.     ROM.  15.  4. 

1  TJRECIOUS  Bible!  what  a  treasure 

|     Does  the  word  of  God  afford! 
All  I  want,  for  life   or  pleasure, 

Food  and  med'eine,  shield  and  sword  ; 
Let  the  world  account  me  poor, 
Having  this,  I  need  no  more. 

2  Food  to  which  the  world's  a  stranger, 

Here  my  hungry  soul  enjoys ; 
Of  excess  there  is  no  danger, 

Though  it  fills,  it  never  cloys  : 
On  a  dying  Christ  I  feed, 
He  is  meat  and  drink  indeed! 

3  When  my  faith  is  faint  and  sickly, 

Or  when  Satan  wounds  my  mind, 
[  Cordials  to  revive  me  quickly, 
Healing  med'eines  here  I  find : 

To  the  promises  I  flee, 

Each  affords  a  remedy. 

4  In  the  hour  of  dark  temptation, 

Satan  cannot  make  me  yield; 
For  the  word  of  consolation, 

Is  to  me  a  mighty  shield ; 
While  the  scripture  truths  are  sure, 
From  his  malice  I'm  secure. 

5  Vain  his  threats  to  overcome  me, 

When  I  take  the  spirit's  sword ; 
Then  with  ease  I  drive  him  from  me, 
Satan  trembles  at  the  word : 


MORAL  LAW.  27-28 

'Tis  a  sword  for  conquest  made, 
'    Keen  the  edge  and  strong  the  blade. 
6  Shall  I  envy  then  the  miser, 

Doating  on  his  golden  store  ? 
Sure  I  am,  or  should  be  wiser, 
1  am  rich.  His  he  is  poor : 
Jesus  gives  me  in  his  word, 
Food  and  med'cine  shield  and  sword. 

27  C.  M.     PSALM  119.  Watts. 

1  i   "    ORD,  I  have  made  thy  word  my  choice, 

I  j  My  lasting  heritage ; 
There  shall  my  noblest  powers  rejoice, 
My  warmest  thoughts  engage. 

2  I'll  read  the  hist'ries  of  thy  love, 

And  keep  thy  laws  in  sight  ; 
While  through  the  promises  I  rove, 
With  ever  fresh  delight, 

3  'Tis  a  broad  land  of  wealth  unknown, 

Where  springs  of  life  arise; 
Seeds  of  immortal  bliss  are  sown, 
And  hidden  glory  lies. 

4  The  best  relief  that  mourners  have, 

It  makes  our  sorrows  blessM ; 
Our  fairest  hope  beyond  the  grave, 
And  our  eternal  rest. 

28  L.  M.    ROM.  8.  4.        Rippon. 

1  TTERE,  Lord,  my  soul  convicted  stands 

J_  Of  breaking  all  thy  ten  commands: 
And  on  me  justly  might'st  thou  pour 
Thy  wrath  in  one  eternal  show'r. 

2  But  thanks  to  God,  its  loud  alarms, 
Have  warnM  me  of  approaching  harms ; 
And  now,  O  Lord,  my  wants  1  see; 
Lost  and  undone  I  come  to  thee : 

3  I  see  my  fig-leaf  righteousness, 
Can  ne'er  thy  broken  law  redress  ; 
Yet  in  thy  gospel  plan  I  see, 
There's  hope  of  pardon  e'en  for  me. 

3 


29-30  gospel 

4  Here  I  behold  thy  wonders,  Lord,  • 
How  Christ  hath  to  thy  law  restor'd 

Those  honors  on  th'  atoning  day, 
Which  guilty  sinners  took  away. 

5  Amazing  wisdom,  pow'r  and  love, 
Display  M  to  rebels  from  above ! 

Do  thou,  O  Lord !  my  faith  increase, 
To  love  and  trust  thy  plan  of  grace. 

29  C.  M.     PSALM.  89.   15.    Watts. 

1  "  j3LES'T  are  the  souls  that  hear  and  know 

[3   The  gospel's  joyful  sound; 

Peace  shall  attend  the  path  they  go, 

And  light  their  steps  surround. 

2  Their  joy  shall  bear  their  spirits  up, 

Through  their  redeemers  name; 
His  righteousness  exalts  their  hope, 
And  fills  their  foes  with  shame. 

3  The  Lord,  our  glory  and  defence, 

Strength  and  salvation  gives; 
Israel,  thy  king  forever  reigns, 
Thy  God  forever  lives. 

30  C  M.     1  COR.  1.  23.  Watts. 

1  /CHRIST  and  his  cross  is  all  our  theme, 
\_y  The  myst'ries  that  we  speak, 

Are  scandal  in  the  Jew's  esteem, 
And  folly  to  the  Greek. 

2  But  souls  enlightenM  from  above, 

With  joy  receive  the  word ; 
They  see  what  wisdom,  power  and  love, 
Shine  in  their  dying  Lord. 

3  The  vital  savour  of  his  name, 

Restores  their  fainting  breath : 
But  unbelief  perverts  the  same 
To  guilt,  despair  and  death. 

4  'Till  God  diffuse  his  graces  down, 

Like  showers  of  heavenly  rain, 
In  vain  Apoilos  sows  the  ground, 
And  Paul  may  plant  in  vain. 


GOSPEL.  3i_32 

31  L.  M.     ROM.  1.  16.  Watts. 

1  "W~¥"7"HAT  shall  the  dying  sinner  do, 

j  j    That  seeks  re  lief  from  all  his  woe? 
Where  shall  the  guilty  conscience  find 
Ease  for  the  torment  of  the  mind  ? 

2  How  shall  we  get  our  crimes  forgiv'n, 
Or  form  our  spirits  fit  for  heaven  ? 
Can  souls,  all  o'er  defil'd  with  sin, 

Make  their  own  powers  and  passions  clean? 

3  In  vain  we  search,  in  vain  we  try, 
'Till  Jesus  brings  his  gospel  nigh ; 
'Tis  there  that  power  and  glory  dwell, 
Which  save  rebellious  souls  from  hell. 

4  This  is  the  pillar  of  our  hope, 
That  bears  our  fainting  spirits  up ; 
We  read  the  grace,  we  trust  the  word, 
And  find  salvation  in  the  Lord. 

5  Let  men  or  angels  dig  the  mines, 
Where  nature's  golden  treasure  shines; 
Brought  near  the  doctrine  of  the  cross, 
All  nature's  gold  appears  but  dross. 

6  Should  vile  blasphemers,  with  disdain 
Pronounce  the  truths  of  Jesus  vain, 
We'll  meet  the  scandal  and  the  shame, 
And  sing  and  triumph  in  his  name. 

32  L.  M.    ROM.  1.  16.  Watts. 

1  fXlHIS  is  the  word  of  truth  and  love, 

[_  Sent  to  the  nations  from  above  ; 
Jehovah  here  resolves  to  show, 
What  his  almighty  grace  can  do. 

2  This  remedy  did  wisdom  find, 
To  heal  diseases  of  the  mind ; 

This  sov 'reign  balm,  whose  virtues  can 
Restore  the  ruin'd  creature  man. 

3  The  gospel  bids  the  dead  revive, 
Sinners,  obey  the  voice  and  live, 

Dry  bones  are  raised  and  cloth'd  afresh, 
And  hearts  of  stone  are  turn'd  to  flesh. 

4  [Where  Satan  reign'd  in  shades  of  night, 

The  gospel  slrikes  a  heavenly  light;  n 


33-34  gospel. 

Our  lust  its  wond'rous  power  controls^ 
And  calms  the  rage  of  angry  soulsj 

5  [Lions  and  beasts  of  savage  name^ 
Put  on  the  nature  of  the  lamb ; 

While  the  vain  world  esteems  it  strange, 
Gaze,  and  admire,  and  hate  the  change :] 

6  May  but  this  grace  my  soul  renew, 
Let  sinners  gaze,  and  hate  me  too  j 
The  word  that  saves  me,  does  engage 
A  sure  defence  from  all  their  rage. 

33  S.  M.    MAT.  13.  16.        Watts. 

1  1|   W~OW  beauteous  are  their  feet 

1    B    Who  stand  on  Zion's  hill  ; 
Who  bring  salvation  on  their  tongues, 
And  words  of  peace  reveal ! 

2  How  charming  is  their  voice ! 

How  sweet  their  tidings  are ! 
"Zion  behold  thy  Saviour  king, 
"He  reigns  and  triumphs  here." 

3  How  happy  are  our  ears, 

That  hear  this  joyful  sound, 
Which  kings  and  prophets  waited  for, 
And  sought  but  never  found ! 

4  How  blessed  are  our  eyes, 

That  see  this  heavenly  light ! 
Prophets  and  kings  desired  it  long, 
But  died  without  the  sight . 

5  The  watchmen  join  their  voice,    „.. 

And  tuneful  notes  employ ; 
Jerusalem  breaks  forth  in  songs, 
And  deserts  learn  the  joy. 

6  The  Lord  makes  bare  his  arm, 

Through  all  the  earth  abroad! 
Let  every  nation  now  behold 
Their  Saviour  and  their  God. 

34  L.  M.    PSALM  110.  23.      Watts. 
.1   fTnHUS  the  eternal  Father  spake 

§L  To  Christ  the  son :  "Ascend  and  sit 
"At  my  right  hand,  till  I  shall  make 
"Thy  foes  submissive  at  thy  feet. 


GOSPEL.  35_36 

2  "From  Zion  shall  thy  word  proceed, 
"Thy  word,  the  sceptre  in  thy  hand, 
"Shall  make  the  hearts  of  rebels  bleed, 
uAnd  bow  their  wills  to  thy  command. 

3  "That  day  shall  show  thy  power  is  great," 
"When  saints  shall  flock  with  willing  minds,- 
"And  sinners  crowd  thy  temple-gate, 
"Where  holiness  and  beauty  shines,'1 

4  O  blessed  power !  O  glorious  day ! 
What  a  large  victory  shall  ensue ! 
And  converts,  who  thy  grace  obey,. 
Exceed  the  drops  of  morning  dew. 

35  C.  M.     COL.  1.  23.  Watts. 

1  r  l^HE  Lord,  descending  from  above 

Invites  his  children  near; 
While  power  and  truth,  and  boundless  love, 
Display  their  glories  here. 

2  Here,  in  thy  gospel's  wond'rous  frame, 

Fresh  wisdom  we  pursue ; 
A  thousand  angels  learn  thy  name, 
Beyond  whatever  they  knew. 

3  Thy  name  is  writ  in  fairest  lines, 

Thy  wonders  here  we  trace; 
Wisdom  through  all  the  mystery  shines, 
And  shines  in  Jesus'  face. 

4  The  law  its  best  obedience  owes 

To  our  incarnate  God ! 
And  thy  revenging  justice  shows 
Its  honors  in  his  blood. 

5  But  still  the  lustre  of  thy  grace 

Our  warmer  thoughts  employs ; 
Gilds  the  whole  scene  with  brighter  rays, 
And  more  exalts  our  joys. 

36  L.  M.     JOHN  21. 6.        Newton. 

1  "W^TTHEN  Peter  through  the  tedious  night 

y  \   Had  often  cast  his  net  in  vain ; 
Soon  as  the  Lord  appeared  in  sight, 
He  gladly  let  it  down  again. 

2  Once  more  the  Gospel  net  we  cast, 
Do  thou,  O  Lord,  the  effort  own; 

3* 


37  GOSPEL. 

We  learn  from  disappointment  past, 
To  rest  our  hope  on  thee  alone. 

3  May  this  be  a  much  favored  hour 
To  souls  in  Satan's  bondage  led : 

O  clothe  thy  word  with  sovereign  power, 
To  break  the  rocks  and  raise  the  dead ! 

4  Have  mercy  on  our  numerous  youth, 
Who  young  in  years  are  old  in  sin  j 
And  by  thy  spirit  and  thy  truth, 
Show  them  the  state  their  souls  are  in  * 

5  Then  by  a  Saviour's  dying  love, 
To  every  wounded  heart  reveal'd, 
Temptations,  fears  and  guilt  remove, 
And  be  their  sun,  their  strength,  and  shield. 

6  To  mourners  speak  a  cheering  word ; 
On  seeking  souls  vouchsafe  to  shine ; 
Let  poor  backsliders  be  restored, 
And  all  thy  saints  in  praises  join. 

7  O  hear  our  prayer,  and  give  us  hope, 
That  when  thy  voice  shall  call  us  home, 
Thou  still  wilt  raise  a  people  up, 

To  love  and  praise  thee  in  our  room. 

37  L.  ML    MARK  16.  15. 

1  "FTMWAS  Jests'  last  and  great  command, 

L  ''Go  preach  my  word  in  ev'ry  land; 
"To  all  be  my  salvation  shown, 
"To  every  creature  make  it  known. 

2  "While  thus  employed,  expect  my  grace 
"Attending  you  from  place  to  place  ; 
"Where'er  you  meet,  expect  me  there — 
"In  church,  or  house,  or  open  air." 

3  Commissioned  thus,  we  come  abroad, 
To  preach  the  gospel  of  our  God ; 
The  love  of  God  in  Christ  to  tell ! 
The  love  that  saves  from  sin  and  hell. 

4  Jesus,  our  Lord,  thy  word  fulfill — 
Thy  spirit's  power  be  with  us  still ; 
May  all  our  souls  thy  blessings  share — 
Accept  our  praise,  and  hear  our  prayer . 


SCRIPTURE  DOCTRINES.    38-39 

38  L.  M.     JOHN  13.  15.        Steele. 

1  A    ND  is  the  gospel  peace  and  love ! 
/\  Such  let  our  conversation  be ; 

The  serpent  blended  with  the  dove, 
Wisdom  and  meek  simplicity. 

2  Whene'er  the  angry  passions  rise, 

And  tempt  our  thoughts  or  tongues  to  strife, 
To  Jesus  let  us  lift  our  eyes, 
Bright  pattern  of  the  Christian  life ! 

3  O  how  benevolent  and  kind! 
How  mild !  how  ready  to  forgive ! 
Be  this  the  temper  of  our  mind, 

And  these  the  rules  by  which  we  live. 

4  To  do  his  heavenly  Father's  will, 
Was  his  employment  and  delight; 
Humility  and  holy  zeal 

Shone  through  his  life  divinely  bright! 

5  Dispensing  good  where'er  He  came, 
The  labours  of  his  life  were  love; 
O,  if  we  love  the  Saviour's  name, 
Let  his  divine  example  move. 

6  But  ah !  how  blind !  how  weak  we  are ! 
How  frail !  how  apt  to  turn  aside ! 
Lord  we  depend  upon  thy  care, 

And  ask  thy  spirit  for  our  guide. 

7  Thy  fair  example  may  we  trace, 
To  teach  us  what  we  ought  to  be, 
Make  us  by  thy  transforming  grace, 
Dear  Saviour,  daily  more  like  thee. 

39  L.  M.     EPH.  1.  3.  Watts. 

1  TESUS,  we  bless  thy  Father's  name ; 
^P  Thy  God  and  ours  are  both  the  same; 

'  What  heavenly  blessings  from  his  throne 
Flow  down  to  sinners  through  his  Son ! 

2  "Christ  be  my  first  elect,"  he  said, 
Then  chose  our  souls  in  Christ  our  head, 
Before  he  gave  the  mountains  birth, 

Or  laid  foundations  for  the  earth. 


40-41    SCRIPTURE  DOCTRINES. 

3  Thus  did  eternal  love  begin 

To  raise  us  up  from  death  and  sin  j 
Our  characters  were  then  decreed, 
"Blameless  in  love,  a  holy  seed," 

4  Predestinated  to  be  sons, 

Born  by  degrees,  but  chose  at  once; 

A  new  regenerated  race, 

To  praise  the  glory  of  his  grace . 

5  With  Christ  our  Lord,  we  share  our  part, 
In  the  affections  of  his  heart ; 

Nor  shall  our  souls  be  thence  removed, 
'Till  he  forgets  his  first  beloved. 

40  C  M.     1  COR.  1.  26.       Watts. 

1  "13  UT  few  among  the  carnal  wise, 

gj  But  few  of  noble  race, 

Obtain  the  favor  of  thine  eyes, 

Almighty  King  of  grace ! 

2  He  takes  the  men  of  meanest  name, 

For  sons  and  heirs  of  God ; 
And  thus  he  pours  abundant  shame 
On  honourable  blood. 

3  He  calls  the  fool  and  makes  him  know 

The  mysteries  of  his  grace, 
To  bring  aspiring  wisdom  low, 
And  all  its  pride  abase . 

4  Nature  hath  all  its  glories  lost, 

When  brought  before  his  throne ; 
No  flesh  shall  in  his  presence  boast, 
But  in  the  Lord  alone. 

41  C.  M.     LUKE  10.  21.        Watts. 

1  J*ESUS  the  man  of  constant  grief, 
^P    A  mourner  all  his  days ; 

His  spirit  once  rejoiced  aloud, 
And  tunM  his  joy  to  praise . 

2  "Father,  I  thank  thy  wond'rous  love, 

"That  hath  revealed  thy  son 
"To  men  unlearned ;  and  to  babes 
"Hath  made  thy  gospel  known. 

3  "The  mysteries  of  redeeming  grace 

"Are  hidden  from  the  wise, 


SCRIPTURE  DOCTRINES.     42-43-44 

"While  pride  and  carnal  reasoning  join 
"To  swell  and  blind  their  eyes. 
4  Thus  doth  the  Lord  of  heaven  and  earth 
His  great  decrees  fulfil ; 
And  orders  all  his  works  of  grace 
By  his  own  sovereign  will. 

42  C.  M.     DEUT,  33.  25.      Watts, 

1  /^UR  God !  how  firm  his  promise  stands, 
\J  E'en  when  he  hides  his  face ; 

He  trusts  in  our  Redeemer's  hands 
His  glory  and  his  grace. 

2  Then  why,  my  soul,  these  sad  complaints, 

Since  Christ  and  we  are  one  ? 
Thy  God  is  faithful  to  his  saints, 
Is  faithful  to  his  Son. 

3  Beneath  his  smiles  my  heart  hath  lived, 

And  part  of  heaven  possessed, 
I  praise  his  name  for  grace  received, 
And  trust  him  for  the  rest. 

43  L.  M.     HEB.  6.  17.  Watts. 

1  T  J~OW  oft  have  sin  and  Satan  strove 

J_To  rend  my  soul  from  thee  my  God! 
But  everlasting  is  thy  love, 
And  Jesus  seals  it  with  his  blood. 

2  The  oath  and  promise  of  the  Lord, 
Join  to  confirm  the  wond'rous  grace ; 
Eternal  power  performs  the  word, 
And  fills  all  heaven  with  endless  praise. 

3  Amidst  temptations  sharp  and  long, 
My  soul  to  this  dear  refuge  flies; 
Hope  is  my  anchor  firm  and  strong, 
While  tempests  blow  and  billows  rise. 

4  The  gospel  bears  my  spirits  up ; 
A  faithful  and  unchanging  God 
Lays  the  foundation  for  my  hope 
In  oaths,  and  promises,  and  blood. 

44  C.  M.    REV.  7.  10.  Watts 


j 


ESUS !  with  all  thy  saints  above, 
My  tongue  would  bear  her  part; 


45  SCRIPTURE  DOCTRINES. 

Would  sound  aloud  thy  saving  love, 
And  sing  thy  bleediug  heart. 

2  Bless'd  be  the  Lamb,  my  dearest  Lord, 

Who  bought  me  with  his  blood, 
And  quenched  his  Father's  flaming  sword 
In  his  own  vital  flood. 

3  The  Lamb  that  freed  my  captive  soul 
*  From  Satan's  heavy  chains, 
And  sent  the  lion  down  to  howl 

Where  hell  and  horror  reigns. 
2  All  glory  to  the  dying  Lamb, 
And  never  ceasing  praise, 
While  angels  live  to  know  his  name, 
Or  saints  to  fee]  his  grace. 

45  C.  M.     PSALM  40.  2.      Watts. 

1  A    RISE,  my  soul,  my  joyful  powers, 
r\    And  triumph  in  my  God ; 

Awake,  my  voice,  and  loud  proclaim 
His  glorious  grace  abroad. 

2  He  raised  me  from  the  depths  of  sin, 

The  gates  of  gaping  hell, 
And  fixed  my  standing  more  secure 
Than  'twas  before  I  fell. 

3  The  arms  of  everlasting  lovfe 

Beneath  my  soul  he  placed, 
And  on  the Rockof  ages  set 
My  slippery  footsteps  fast. 

4  The  city  of  my  blest  abode 

Is  walled  around  with  grace, 
Salvation  for  a  bulwark  stands 
To  shield  the  sacred  place. 

5  Satan  may  vent  his  sharpest  spite, 

And  all  his  legions  roar ; 
Almighty  mercy  guards  my  life, 
And  bounds  his  raging  power. 

6  Arise,  my  soul !  awake  my  voice ! 

And  tunes  of  pleasure  sing; 
Loud  hallelujahs  shall  address 
My  Saviour  and  my  King. 


SCRIPTURE  DOCTRINES.        46-47 

46  C.  M.     JOHN  5.  7.  Watts. 

1  npvEAREST  of  all  the  names  above 

\j   My  Jesus  and  my  God! 
Who  can  resist  thy  heavenly  love, 
Or  trifle  with  thy  blood ! 

2  'Tis  by  the  merits  of  thy  death 

The  father  smiles  again; 
'Tis  by  thy  interceding  breath 
The  spirit  dwells  with  men. 

3  'Till  God  in  human  flesh  I  see, 

My  thoughts  no  comfort  find; 
The  holy,  just  and  sacred  Three, 
Are  terrors  to  my  mind. 

4  But  if  ImmanuePs  face  appear. 

My  hope,  my  joy  begins ; 
His  name  forbids  my  slavish  fear 
His  grace  removes  my  sins. 

5  While  Jews  on  their  own  law  rely, 

And  Greeks  of  wisdom  boast, 
I  love  th'  incarnate  mystery, 
And  there  I  fix  my  trust. 

47  C.  M.     JOHN  1.  13.  Watts 

1  "7^T^r^  a^  tne  outward  forms  on  earth, 
J_^(     Nor  rites  that  God  has  given, 
Nor  will  of  men,  nor  blood,  nor  birth, 

Can  raise  a  soul  to  heaven. 

2  The  sovereign  will  of  God  alone 

Creates  us  heirs  of  grace : 
Born  in  the  image  of  his  Son, 
A  new  peculiar  race, 

3  The  Spirit,  like  some  heavenly  wind, 

Blows  on  the  sons  of  flesh  ; 

New  models  all  the  carnal  mind, 

And  forms  the  man  afresh. 

4  Our  quickened  souls  awake  and  rise 

From  the  long  sleep  of  death; 
On  heavenly  things  we  fix  our  eyes, 
And  praise  employs  our  breath. 


48-49        SCRIPTURE  DOCTRINES. 

48  C  M.    MATT.  16.  24.      Watts. 

1  OJ  TRAIT  is  the  way,  the  door  is  strait, 
J^   That  leads  to  joys  on  high; 

'Tis  but  a  few  who  find  the  gate. 
While  crowds  mistake  and  die. 

2  Beloved  self  must  be  denied, 

The  mind  and  will  renewed: 
Passions  suppressed,  and  patience  tried. 
And  vain  desires  subdued. 

3  [Flesh  is  a  dangerous  foe  to  grace. 

Where  it  prevails  and  rules ; 
Flesh  must  be  humbled,  pride  abased; 
Lest  they  destroy  our  souls. 

4  The  love  of  gold  be  banished  hence, 

(That  vile  idolatry) 
And  every  member,  every  sense, 
In  sweet  subjection  lie. 

5  The  tongue,  that  most  unruly  power, 

Requires  a  strong  restraint ; 

We  must  be  watchful  every  hour, 

And  pray,  but  never  faint.] 

6  Lord,  can  a  feeble  helpless  worm 

Fulfil  a  task  so  hard? 
Thy  grace  must  all  my  work  perform, 
And  give  the  free  reward. 

49  C  M.    ROM.  3.  19.  Watts. 

1  "5"7~AIN  are  the  hopes  the  sons  of  men 

y       On  their  own  works  have  built  $ 
Their  hearts  by  nature  all  unclean, 
And  all  their  actions  guilt. 

2  Let  Jew  and  Gentile  stop  their  mouths, 

Without  a  murmuring  word, 
And  the  whole  race  of  Adam  stand 
Guilty  before  the  Lord . 

3  In  vain  we  ask  God's  righteous  law, 

To  justify  us  now ; 
Since  to  convince  and  to  condemn, 
Is  all  the  law  can  do. 

4  Jesus,  how  glorious  is  thy  grace, 

When  in  thy  name  we  trust ; 


SCRIPTURE  DOCTRINES.         50-51 

Our  faith  receives  a  righteousness, 
That  makes  the  sinner  just. 

50  L.  M.     ROM.  8.  33.  Watts. 

1  "W"^T7^HO  shall  the  Lord's  elect  condemn? 

y  \     Tis  God  that  justifies  their  souls ; 
And  mercy,  like  a  mighty  stream, 
O'er  all  their  sins  divinely  rolls. 

2  Who  shall  adjudge  the  saints  to  hell? 

'Tis  Christ  that  suffered  in  their  stead ! 
And  the  salvation  to  fulfil, 

Behold  him  rising  from  the  dead ! 

3  He  lives,  he  lives,  and  sits  above. 

Forever  interceding  there : 
Who  shall  divide  us  from  his  love  ? 
Or  what  should  tempt  us  to  despair? 

4  Shall  persecution  or  distress, 

Famine,  or  sword,  or  nakedness? 
He  that  has  lov'd  us  bears  us  through) 
And  makes  us  more  than  conquVors  too* 

5  Faith  hath  an  overcoming  power, 

It  triumphs  in  the  dying  hour : 
Christ  is  our  life,  our  joy,  our  hopej 
Nor  can  we  sink  with  such  a  prop. 

6  Not  all  that  men  on  earth  can  do  ; 

Nor  powers  on  high,  nor  powers  below 
Shall  cause  his  mercy  to  remove, 

Or  wean  our  hearts  from  Christ,  our  love. 

51  C.  M.     LUKE  23.  42.    Stennett. 

1  A    S  on  the  cross  the  Saviour  hung, 
f\    And  wept,  and  bled,  and  died. 

He  poured  salvation  on  a  wretch, 
That  languished  at  his  side. 

2  His  crimes  with  inward  grief  and  shame, 

The  penitent  confess'd; 
Then  turned  his  dying  eyes  to  Christ, 
And  thus  his  prayV  addressM ; 

3  "Jesus,  thou  son  and  heir  of  heaven,    . 

"Thou  spotless  Lamb  of  God ! 
4 


52-53    SCRIPTURE  DOCTRINES. 

"  I  see  thee  bath'd  in  sweat  and  tears, 
"And  weltering  in  thy  blood. 

4  "Yet  quickly  from  these  scenes  of  woe, 

"In  triumph  thou  shalt  rise ; 
"Burst  through  the  gloomy  shades  of  death, 
"And  shine  above  the  skies. 

5  "Amid  the  glories  of  that  world, 

"Dear  Saviour  think  on  me ; 
"And  in  the  vict'ries  of  thy  death, 
"Let  me  a  sharer  be . 

6  His  pray'r  the  dying  Jesus  hears, 

Arid  instantly  replies: 
"To  day  thy  parting  soul  shall  be 
"With  me  in  Paradise." 

52  C.  M.     JOHN   10.  9.         Dobell. 

1  £~*i  HRIST  is  the  way  to  heavenly  bliss  j 
\_y  And  Christ  the  only  door : 

My  soul,  pursue  no  way  but  this, 
For  this  alone  is  sure . 

2  'Tis  through  this  door  and  this  alone, 

That  thou  art  led  to  God ; 
Rest,  then,  on  what  thy  Lord  has  done, 
And  plead  his  precious  blood. 

3  This  door  will  lead  thee  safe  to  heaven, 

And  give  thee  entrance  in ; 
And  God  will  own  thy  sins  forgiven, 
However  vile  they've  been. 

53  P.  M.     ROM.  8.  Dobell 

1  OJ  ONS  we  are  thro'  God's  election, 
J^  Who  in  Jesus  Christ  believe; 
By  eternal  destination; 

Sovereign  grace  we  here  receive : 
Lord,  thy  mercy 

Does  both  grace  and  glory  give. 

2  EvVy  fallen  soul,  by  sinning, 

Merits  everlasting  pain; 
But  thy  love  without  begining, 

Has  restored  thy  sons  again : 
Countless  millions 

Shall  in  life  thro1  Jesus  reign. 


SCRIPTURE  DOCTRINES.    54-55 

3  Pause,  my  soul,  adore  and  wonder! 

Ask,  "O  why  such  love  to  me  ?" 
Grace  hath  put  me  in  the  number 

Of  the  Saviour's  familv; 
Hallelujah! 

Thanks,  eternal  thanks  to  tnee. 

54  S.  M.     EPH.  2.  5.        Doddridge, 

1  d^i  RACE !  'tis  a  charming  sound, 
\JT  Harmonious  to  the  ear ! 
Heav'n  with  the  echo  shall  resound, 

And  all  the  earth  shall  hear. 

2  Grace  first  contrived  the  way 

To  save  rebellious  man ; 
And  all  the  steps  that  grace  display 
Which  drew  the  wond'rous  plan. 

3  [Grace  first  inscrib'd  my  name 

In  God's  eternal  book ; 
'Twas  grace  that  gave  me  to  the  Lamb. 
Who  all  my  sorrows  took.] 

4  Grace  led  my  roving  feet, 

To  tread  the  heav'nly  road ; 
And  new  supplies,  each  hour,  I  meet, 
While  pressing  on  to  God. 

5  [Grace  taught  my  soul  to  pray, 

And  made  my  eyes  o'erflow : 
'Twas  grace  that  kept  me  to  this  day, 
And  will  not  let  me  go.] 

6  Grace  all  the  work  shall  crown, 

Thro'  everlasting  days ; 
It  lays  in  heaven  the  topmost  stone, 
And  well  deserves  the  praise. 

55  L.  M.  JOHN  14.  2.  Swain. 

1  ^  %  7"hy  shoul d  the  saints  be  filled  with  dread, 

V   j       Or  yield  their  joys  to  slavish  fear  ? 
Heav'n  can't  be  full,  which  holds  the  head, 
'Till  ev'ry  member's  present  there. 

2  In  heav'n  the  head — the  members  here — 

Ten  thousand  thousand,  yet  but  one ! 
So  far  asunder,  yet  so  near ! 

Some  yet  unborn — some  round  the  throne. 


56-57        SCRIPTURE  DOCTRINES. 
3  How  bright  eternal  wisdom  shines, 
When  it  displays  eternal  love ; 
Instructing  by  these  dazzling  lines, 
The  earth  beneath,  and  heav'n  above ! 

56  C.  M.     EPH.  4.  3. 

1  TESUS,  great  Shepherd  of  the  sheep, 
^P     To  thee  for  help  we  fly : 

Thy  little  flock  in  safety  keep, 
For  O,  the  wolf  is  nigh ! 

2  Us  under  thy  protection  take, 

And  gather  with  thine  arm; 

Unless  the  fold  we  first  forsake, 

The  wolf  can  never  harm. 

3  We  laugh  to  scorn  his  cruel  power, 

•   While  by  our  Shepherd's  side ; 
The  sheep  he  never  can  devour, 
Alth'ohe  may  divide. 

4  O,  do  not  suffer  him  to  part 

These  souls  that  here  agree ; 
But  make  us  of  one  mind  and  heart, 
And  keep  us  one  in  thee ! 

5  Together  let  us  sweetly  live, 

Together  let  us  die : 
And  each  a  starry  crown  receive, 
And  reign  above  the  sky. 

57  C  M.     PHIL.  3.  3.         Newton. 

1  "J3  EJOICE,  believer,  in  the  Lord, 
JL%  Who  makes  your  cause  his  own, 
The  hope  that's  built  upon  his  word, 

Can  ne'er  be  overthrown, 

2  Though  many  foes  beset  your  road, 

And  feeble  is  your  arm ; 
Your  life  is  hid  with  Christ  in  God, 
Beyond  the  reach  of  harm, 

3  Weak  as  you  are,  you  shall  not  faint, 

Or,  fainting,  shall  not  die ! 
Jesus,  the  strength  of  every  saint, 

Will  aid  you  from  on  high. 
4  Though  now  unseen  by  outward  sense, 

Faith  sees  him  always  near ; 


JUSTIFICATION,        58-59-60 
A  guide,  a  glory,  a  defence, 
Then  what  have  you  to  fear? 
5  As  surely  as  he  overcame, 

And  triumphed  once  for  you, 
So  surely  you  that  love  his  name, 
Shall  triumph  in  him  too. 

58  L.  M.     HEB.  3.  17. 

1  "W7KT  HO  is  the  trembling  sinner,  who 

y  \   That  owns  eternal  death  his  due  ? 
Who  mourns  his  sin,  his  guilt,  his  thrall, 
And  does  on  God  for  mercy  call? 

2  Peace,  troubled  soul,  dismiss  thy  fear, 
Hear,  Jesus  speaks,  be  of  good  cheer, 
Upon  his  cleansing  grace  rely. 

And  thou  shalt  never,  never  die. 

3  No  blasted  trees  or  failing  crops, 
Can  hinder  my  eternal  hopes; 

Though  creatures  change,  the  Lord's  the  same, 
Then  let  me  triumph  in  his  name. 

59  L.  M.     PHIL.  3.  7.  Watts. 

1  "T^fO  more,  my  God,  I  boast  no  more, 
_j_^|     Of  all  the  duties  I  have  done  j 

I  quit  the  hopes  I  held  before,  % 

To  trust  the  merits  of  thy  son. 

2  Now  for  the  love  I  bear  his  name, 

What  was  my  gain,  I  count  my  loss, 
My  former  pride  I  call  my  shame, 
And  nail  my  glory  to  his  cross. 

3  Yes,  and  I  must  and  will  esteem 

All  things  but  loss  for  Jesus'  sake : 
O  may  my  soul  be  found  in  him, 
And  of  his  righteousness  partake. 

4  The  best  obedience  of  my  hands 

Dares  not  appear  before  thy  throne ; 
But  faith  can  answer  thy  demands, 
By  pleading  what  my  Lord  has  done. 

60  CM.     ISA.  61.  10.  Watts, 
1       A    WAKE  my  heart,  arise  my  tongue, 

_/jl  Prepare  a  tuneful  voice, 
4* 


61  JUSTIFICATION. 

In  God,  the  life  of  all  my  joys, 
Aloud  will  I  rejoice. 

2  *Tis  he  adorn'd  my  naked  soul, 

And  made  salvation  mine ; 
Upon  a  poor  polluted  worm 
He  makes  his  graces  shine. 

3  And  lest  the  shadow  of  a  spot 

Should  on  my  soul  be  found, 
He  took  the  robe  the  Saviour  wrought, 
And  cast  it  all  around. 

4  How  far  the  heavenly  robe  exceeds 

What  earthly  princes  wear! 
These  ornaments  how  bright  they  shine, 
How  white  the  garments  are. 

5  The  spirit  wrought  my  faith  and  love, 

And  hope  and  every  grace ; 

But  Jesus  spent  his  life  to  work 

The  robe  of  righteousness 

6  Strangely,  my  soul,  art  thou  array  M 

By  the  great  sacred  Three; 
In  sweetest  harmony  of  praise 
Let  all  thy  powers  agree. 
61  L.  M.     PSALM  130,  Watts. 

1  "1,1  ROM  deep  distress  and  troubled  thoughts, 

a"  *   To  thee,  my  God,  1  raise  my  cries ; 
If  thou  severely  mark  our  faults, 

No  flesh  can  stand  before  thine  eyes. 

2  But  thou  hast  built  thy  throne  of  grace, 

Free  to  dispense  thy  pardons  there, 
That  sinners  may  approach  thy  face, 
And  hope  and  love,  as  well  as  fear. 

3  As  the  benighted  pilgrims  wait, 

And  look  and  wish  for  breaking  day , 
So  waits  my  soul  before  thy  gate  ; 
When  will  my  God  his  face  display? 

4  My  trust  is  fixM  upon  thy  word, 

Nor  shall  I  trust  thy  word  in  vain : 

Let  mourning  souls  address  the  Lord, 

And  find  relief  from  all  their  pain. 

5  Great  is  his  love,  and  large  his  grace, 

Through  the  redemption  of  his  son, 


JUSTIFICATION.  62-63 

He  turns  our  feet  from  sinful  ways, 

And  pardons  what  our  hands  have  done, 

62  S.  M.    PSALM     32.  Watts. 

1  ^|  BLESSED  souls  are  they, 
\Jr   Whose  sins  are  coverM  o'er  : 
Divinely  blest,  to  whom  the  Lord 

Imputes  their  guilt  no  more ! 

2  They  mourn  their  follies  past, 

And  keep  their  hearts  with  care ; 
Their  lips  and  lives  without  deceit, 
Shall  prove  their  faith  sincere. 

3  While  I  conceal'd  my  guilt, 

I  felt  the  fest'ring  wound : 
'Till  I  confess'd  my  sins  to  thee, 
And  ready  pardon  found, 

4  Let  sinners  learn  to  pray, 

Let  saints  keep  near  the  throne ; 
For  help  in  times  of  deep  distress, 
Is  found  in  God  alone. 

63  CM.     PSALM     71.  15.  Watts. 

1  "]%/|~Y  Saviour,  my  Almighty  friend, 

|f  I     When  I  begin  thy  praise, 
Where  will  the  growing  numbers  end, 
The  numbers  of  thy  grace? 

2  Thou  art  my  everlasting  trust/ 

Thy  goodness  I  adore ! 
And  since  I  knew  thy  graces  first, 
I  speak  thy  glories  more. 

3  My  feet  shall  travel  all  the  length 

Of  the  celestial  road, 
And  march  with  courage  in  thy  strength, 
To  see  my  Father  God. 

4  When  I  am  filPd  with  sore  distress 

For  some  surprising  sin, 
Pll  plead  thy  perfect  righteousness, 
And  mention  none  but  thine. 

5  How  will  my  lips  rejoice  to  tell 

The  vict'ries  of  my  King! 
My  soul,  redeemM  from  sin  and  hell 
ghall  thy  salvation  sing. 


64-65-66         pardon. 

64  L.  M.     PSALM  32.  Watts. 

1  ~J3  LEST  is  the  man,  forever  blest, 

J3  Whose  guilt  is  pardoird  by  his  God; 
Whose  sins  with  sorrow  are  confess'd, 
And  cover'd  with  his  Saviours  blood. 

2  Before  his  judgment  seat,  the  Lord 

No  more  permits  his  crimes  to  rise ; 
He  pleads  no  merit  of  reward, 

And  not  on  works  but  grace  relies. 

3  -From  guile  his  heart  and  lips  are  free, 

His  humble  joy,  his  holy  fear, 
With  deep  repentance  well  agree, 
And  join  to  prove  his  faith  sincere. 

4  How  glorious  is  that  righteousness 

That  hides  and  cancels  all  his  sins. 
While  a  bright  evidence  of  grace 

Through  all  his  life  appears  and  shines. 

65  L    M.     LUKE  7.  47.  Gibbon. 
1     r^ORGIVENESS !  'tis  a  joyful  sound 

Jj      To  malefactors  doom'd  to  die : 
Publish  the  bliss  the  world  around; 

Ye  seraphs,  shout  it  from  the  sky . 
2  'Tis  the  rich  gift  of  love  divine  ; 

^Tis  full,  out-measuring  every  crime, 
Unclouded  shall  its  glories  shine, 

And  feel  no  change,  by  changing  time. 

3  O'er  sins  unnumber'd  as  the  sand, 

And  like  the  mountains  for  their  size, 
The  seas  of  sovereign  grace  expand, 
The  seas  of  sovereign  grace  arise. 

4  For  this  stupendous  love  of  heaven, 

What  grateful  honor  shall  we  show? 
Where  much  transgression  is  forgiven, 
Let  love  in  equal  ardor  glow. 

5  By  this  inspir'd,  let  all  our  days 

With  various  holiness  be  crown'd ; 
Let  truth  and  goodness,  prayer  and  praise, 
In  all  abide,  in  all  abound. 
'6  L.  M.     TITUS  3.  7.  Swain. 

1       A    ND  may  I  Jiope,  that  when  no  more 
X^\_   My  pulse  shall  beat  with  life  below, 


PARDON.  67 

I  shall  the  God  of  grace  adore, 
And  all  the  bliss  of  glory  know? 

2  I  who  deserve  no  place  but  hell, 

No  portion  but  devouring  fire, 
Shall  I  with  Christ  my  saviour  dwell, 
PossessM  of  all  I  now  desire  ? 

3  Will  Jesus  own  a  wretch  like  me  ? 

And  tell  to  saints  and  angels  round, 
That  when  he  suffered  on  the  tree, 
My  sins  augmented  every  wound? 

4  He  will ! — I  read  it  in  his  word, 

And  in  my  heart  the  witness  feel ; 
I  shall  be  with  and  like  my  Lord, 
Tho'  sin  oppose,  in  league  with  hell. 

5  I  shall  be  with  him,  when  he  comes 

Triumphant  down  the  pathless  skies; 
And  when  his  voice  breaks  up  the  tombs, 
Among  his  children  I  shall  rise. 

67  C.  M.    ACTS  16.  30.        Upton. 

1  "j  "    ORD,  we  adore  thy  matchless  ways, 

|_^  In  bringing  souls  to  thee  ;< 
We  sing  and  shout  eternal  praise,. 
For  grace  so  full  and  free. 

2  Thy  grace  pervades  the  prison's  gloom, 

And  shines  with  lustre  there; 
Thy  pow'r  can  bring  a  jailor  home, 
With  trembling  hope  and  fear. 

3  What  must  I  do  the  jailor  cries, 

To  save  my  sinking  soul  ? 
Believe  in  Christ,  the  word  replies, 
Thy  faith  shall  make  thee  whole. 

4  Our  works  are  all  the  works  of  sin, 

Our  nature  quite  depraved; 

Jesus  alone  can  make  us  clean; 

By  grace  are  sinners  saved. 

5  Believe,  believe,  the  gospel  cries. 

This  is  the  living  way; 
From  faith  in  Christ  our  hopes  arise, 
And  shine  to  perfect  day. 

6  Come  sinners,  then,  the  Saviour  trust* 

To  wash  you  in  his  blood ; 


68-69  ADOPTION. 

To  change  your  hearts,  subdue  your  lust, 
And  bring  you  home  to  God. 

68  S.  M.  1  JOHN  3.  1 .  GAL.  4.  6.   Watts. 

1  "I3EHOLD  what  wond'rous  grace 

[J   The  Father  hasbestow'd, 
On  sinners  of  a  mortal  race, 
To  call  them  sons  of  God ! 

2  'Tis  no  surprising  thing, 

That  we  should  be  unknown ; 
The  Jewish  world  knew  not  their  King, 
God's  everlasting  Son. 

3  Nor  doth  it  yet  appear 

How  great  we  must  be  made ; 
But  when  we  see  our  Saviour  there, 
We  shall  be  like  our  head. 

4  A  hope  so  much  divine, 

May  trials  well  endure, 
May  purge  our  souls  from  sense  and  sin, 
As  Christ  the  Lord  is  pure, 

5  If  in  my  Father's  love 

I  share  a  filial  part. 
Send  down  thy  spirit  like  a  dove, 
To  rest  upon  my  heart. 

6  We  would  no  longer  lie 

Like  slaves  beneath  the  throne ; 
My  faith  shall  Abba,  Father,  cry, 
And  thou  the  kindred  own. 

69  C.  M.     GALAT.  4.  6.   Doddridge. 


js 


OV'REIGNofall  the  worlds  on  high, 
Allow  my  humble  claim ; 
Nor,  while  a  worm  would  raise  its  head, 

Disdain  a  Father's  name. 
My  Fathejr,  God !  how  sweet  the  sound ! 

How  tender,  and  how  dear ! 
Not  all  the  harmony  of  heaven 

Could  so  delight  the  ear. 
Come,  sacred  Spirit,  seal  the  name 

On  my  expanding  heart  j 


COMMUNION  WITH  GOD.         70-71 

And  show  that  in  Jehovah's  grace, 
I  share  a  filial  part. 

4  Cheer'd  by  a  signal  so  divine, 
Unwavering  I  believe; 
And  Abba,  Father,  humbly  cry* 
Nor  can  the  sign  deceive. 

70  S.  M.    PSALM  23.  Watts. 

1  FTM  HE  Lord  my  Shepherd  is, 

I  shall  be  well  supplied; 
Since  he  is  mine  and  I  am  his, 
What  can  I  want  beside? 

2  He  leads  me  to  the  place 

Where  heavenly  pasture  grows; 
Where  living  waters  gently  pass, 
And  full  salvation  flows. 

3  If  e'er  I  go  astray, 

He  doth  my  soul  reclaim, 
And  guides  me  in  his  own  right  way, 
For  his  most  holy  name. 

4  While  he  affords  his  aid, 

I  cannot  yield  to  fear ; 
Tho'  I  should  walk  thro'  Death's  dark  shade, 
My  Shepherd's  with  me  there. 

5  Amid  surrounding  foes 

Thou  dost  my  table  spread, 
My  cup  with  blessings  overflows, 
And  joy  exalts  my  head. 

6  The  bounties  of  thy  love, 

Shall  crown  my  following  days; 
Nor  from  thy  house  will  I  remove, 
Nor  cease  to  speak  thy  praise. 

71  C.  M.     PSALM  73.  25.      Watts. 

1  "]%/!"  Y  God,  my  portion,  and  my  love, 

I  y  H     My  everlasting  all, 
I've  none  but  thee  in  heaven  above, 
Or  on  this  earthly  ball. 

2  What  empty  things  are  all  the  skies, 

And  this  inferior  clod! 


72  COMMUNION  WITH  GOD. 

There's  nothing  here  deserves  my  joy, 
There's  nothing  like  rny  God. 

3  To  thee  we  owe  our  wealth  and  friends, 

And  health  and  safe  abode : 
Thanks  to  thy  name  for  meaner  things, 
But  they  are  not  my  God. 

4  How  vain  a  toy  is  glitt'ring  wealth, 

If  once  compared  to  thee ! 
Or  what's  my  safety,  or  my  health, 
Or  all  my  friends  to  me  ? 

5  Were  I  possessor  of  the  earth, 

And  called  the  stars  my  own : 
Without  thy  graces,  and  thyself, 
I  were  a  wretch  undone. 

6  Let  others  stretch  their  arms  like  seas, 

And  grasp  in  all  the  shore : 
Grant  me  the  visits  of  thy  face, 

And  I  desire  no  more. 

72        S.  M.    PSALM     73.  28.      Watt* 

i  "]%/T^  ^0(^  my  ^e'  my  ^ove> 

If  1     To  thee,  to  thee  I  call; 
I  cannot  live  if  thou  remove, 
For  thou  art  all  in  all. 

2  [The  smilings  of  thy  face, 

How  amiable  they  are ! 
*Tis  heaven  to  rest  in  thine  embrace, 
And  no  where  else  but  there. 

3  [To  thee,  and  thee  alone, 

The  angels  owe  their  bliss; 
They  sit  around  thy  gracious  throne, 
Aiid  dwell  where  Jesus  is.] 

4  Nor  earth,  nor  all  the  sky, 

Can  one  delight  afford; 
No,  not  a  drop  of  real  joy, 
Without  thy  presence,  Lord. 

5  Thou  art  the  sea  of  love, 

Where  all  my  pleasures  roll; 
The  circles  where  my  passions  move* 
.     And  centre  of  mv  soul. 


COMMUNION  WITH  GOD.         73-74 

6  [To  thee  my  spirits  fly, 
With  infinite  desire ; 
And  yet  how  far  from  thee  I  lie ! 
Dear  Jesus  raise  me  higher.] 

73  C.  M.     PSALM     73.  23.      Watts, 

1  d~^\  OD,  my  supporter  and  my  hope, 
\jf  My  help  forever  near ; 
Thine  arm  of  mercy  held  me  up, 

When  sinking  in  despair. 

2  Thy  counsels,  Lord,  shall  guide  my  feet 

Through  life's  bewilder'd  race  ; 
Thine  hand  conduct  me  near  thy  seat, 
To  dwell  before  thy  face. 

3  Were  I  in  heaven  without  my  God, 

'T would  be  no  joy  to  me  ; 
And  whilst  this  earth  is  my  abode, 
I  long  for  none  but  thee. 

4  What  if  the  springs  of  life  were  broke, 

And  flesh  and  heart  should  faint ; 
God  is  my  souPs  eternal  rock, 
The  strength  of  ev'ry  saint. 

5  Behold,  the  sinners  that  remove 

Far  from  thy  presence  die  j 
[  Not  all  the  idol  gods  they  love, 
Can  save  them  when  they  cry. 

6  But  to  draw  near  to  thee  my  God, 

Shall  be  my  sweet  employ ; 
My  tongue  shall  sound  thy  works  abroad, 
And  tell  the  world  my  joy. 

74  L.  M.     PSALM     84.  25.  Watts. 

1  1.1  AR  from  my  thoughts  vain  world  begone, 
Jj   Let  my  religious  hours  alone ; 

Fain  would  my  eyes  my  Saviour  see 
I  wait  a  visit,  Lord,  from  thee. 

2  My  heart  grows  warm  with  holy  fire, 

And  kindles  with  a  pure  desire : 
Come,  my  dear  Jesus,  from  above. 
And  feed  my  soul  with  heavenly  love. 

3  Haste  then,  but  with  a  smiling  face, 
And  spread  the  table  of  thv  grace  ; 

5 


75— 7 t>        GujmlmUMuW   WITH  GOD. 

Bring  down  a  taste  of  truth  divine, 
And  cheer  my  heart  with  sacred  wine. 

4  Bless'd  Jesus,  what  delicious  fare ! 
How  sweet  thy  entertainments  are ! 
Never  did  angels  taste  above 
Redeeming  grace,  and  dying  love. 

5  Hail,  great Immanuel,  all  divine! 
In  thee  thy  Father's  glories  shine ; 
Thou  brightest,  sweetest,  fairest  one, 

r    That  eyes  have  seen,  or  angels  known. 
75  L.  M.     PSALM     84.  25.   Watts. 

1  ORD,  what  a  heaven  of  saving  grace, 

I  J  Shines  through  the  beauties  of  thy  face, 
And  lights  our  passions  to  a  flame ! 
Lord,  how  we  love  thy  charming  name ! 

2  When  I  can  say,  my  God  is  mine, 
When  I  can  feel  thy  glories  shine, 
I  tread  the  world  beneath  my  feet. 
And  all  that  earth  calls  good  or  great. 

3  While  such  a  scene  of  sacred  joys, 
Our  raptur'd  eyes  and  souls  employs, 
Here  we  could  sit  and  gaze  away, 

A  long  and  everlasting  day. 

4  Well,  we  shall  quickly  pass  the  night, 
To  the  fair  coasts  of  perfect  light; 
Then  shall  our  joyful  senses  rove 
O'er  the  dear  object  of  our  love. 

5  There  shall  we  drink  full  draughts  of  bliss, 
And  pluck  new  life  from  heav'nly  trees  1 
Yet  now  and  then,  dear  Lord,  bestow 

A  drop  of  heaven  on  worms  below. 

6  Send  comforts  down  from  thy  right  hand, 
While  we  pass  through  this  barren  land; 
And  in  thy  temple  let  us  see 

A  glimpse  of  love,  a  glimpse  of  thee. 

76        L.  M.     TITUS  2.  10.  13.      Watts. 
1   OJ  O  let  our  lips  and  lives  express 
£^The  holy  gospel  we  profess: 
So  let  our  works  and  virtues  shine, 
To  prove  the  doctrine  all  divine. 


COMMUNION  WITH  GOD.         77-78 

2  Thus  shall  we  best  proclaim  abroad 
The  honors  of  our  Saviour  God : 
When  his  salvation  reigns  within, 
And  grace  subdues  the  power  of  sin. 

3  Our  flesh  and  sense  must  be  denied, 
Passion  and  envy,  lust  and  pride  ; 
While  justice,  temp'rance,  truth  and  love, 
Our  inward  piety  approve . 

4  Religion  bears  our  spirits  up, 
While  we  expect  that  blessed  hope; 
The  bright  appearance  of  the  Lord, 
And  faith  stands  leaning  on  his  word. 

77  C.  M.     PSALM     119.  117.  Watts. 

1  T    ORD,  thou  hast  made  me  know  thy  ways, 

|_^  Conduct  me  in  thy  fear; 
And  grant  me  such  supplies  of  grace, 
That  I  may  persevere. 

2  Let  but  thy  own  Almighty  arm 

Sustain  a  feeble  worm, 
I  shall  escape  secure  from  harm. 
Amid  the  dreadful  storm. 

3  Be  thou  my  all  sufficient  friend, 

"Till  all  my  toils  shall  cease : 
Guard  me  through  life,  and  let  my  end 
Be  everlasting  peace. 

78  C.  M.     PSALM     139.        Watts, 

1  "   "    ORD,  all  I  am  is  known  to  thee, 

\_JL  In  vain  my  soul  would  try 
To  shun  thy  presence  or  to  flee 
The  notice  of  thine  eye. 

2  Thy  all  surrounding  sight  surveys 

My  rising  and  my  rest; 
My  public  walks,  my  private  ways, 
The  secrets  of  my  breast: 

3  My  thoughts  lie  open  to  thee,  Lord, 

Before  they're  formM  within; 
And  ere  my  lips  pronounce  the  word, 
He  knows  the  sense  I  mean. 

4  O  wond'rous  knowledge,  deep  and  high, 

Where  can  a  creature  hide  ? 


79-80  SANCTIFICATION. 

Within  thy  circling  arms  I  lie, 
Beset  on  every  side. 

5  So  let  thy  grace  surround  me  still, 
And  like  a  bulwark  prove, 
To  guard  my  soul  from  every  ill, 
SecurM  by  sov'reign  love. 

79  C.  M.     PSALM  119.  6.     Watt*. 

1  /"~\H  that  the  Lord  would  guide  my  ways, 
\J  To  keep  his  statutes  still ! 

Oh  that  my  God  would  grant  me  grace ; 
To  know  and  do  his  will. 

2  Oh  send  thy  spirit  down  to  write 

Thy  law  upon  my  heart, 
Nor  let  my  tongue  indulge  deceit, 
Nor  act  the  liar's  part. 

3  From  vanity  turn  off  my  eyes; 

Let  no  corrupt  design, 
Nor  covetous  desire,  arise 
Within  this  soul  of  mine. 

4  Order  my  footsteps  by  thy  word, 

And  make  my  heart  sincere : 
Let  sin  have  no  dominion,  Lord, 
But  keep  my  conscience  clear . 

5  My  soul  hath  gone  too  far  astray, 

My  feet  too  often  slip ; 
Yet  since  I  keep  in  mind  thy  way, 
Restore  thy  wand'ring  sheep. 

6  Make  me  to  wralk  in  thy  commands, 

'Tis  a  delightful  road : 
Nor  let  my  head,  nor  heart,  nor  hands, 
Offend  against  my  God. 

80  L.  M.     1  COR.  1.  30.       Watts, 

1  T>  URIED  in  shadows  of  the  night, 

JjWe  lie  till  Christ  restores  the  light; 
Wisdom  descends  to  heal  the  blind, 
And  chase  the  darkness  of  the  mind. 

2  Our  guilty  souls  are  drown'd  in  tears, 
'Till  his  atoning  blood  appears; 


SANCTIFICATION.  81-82 

Then  we  awake  from  deep  distress, 
And  sing  "The  Lord  our  righteousnes." 

3  Our  very  frame  is  mix'd  with  sin  ; 
His  spirit  makes  our  natures  clean  ; 
Such  virtues  from  his  sufferings  flow, 
At  once  to  cleanse  and  pardon  too. 

4  Jesus  beholds  where  Satan  reigns, 
Binding  his  slaves  with  heavy  chains : 
He  sets  the  prisoners  free,  and  breaks 
The  iron  bondage  from  our  necks. 

5  Poor  helpless  worms  in  thee  possess 
Grace,  wisdom  pow'r  and  righteousness  : 
Thou  art  our  mighty  all,  and  we 

Give  our  whole  selves,  O  Lord,  to  thee. 

81  C.  M.     ISA.  55.  6.  Watts. 

1  J~OW  sad  our  state  by  nature  is ! 

[_   Our  sin  how  deep  it  stains ! 
And  Satan  binds  our  captive  minds, 
Fast  in  his  slavish  chains. 

2  But  there's  a  voice  of  sovereign  grace. 

Sounds  from  the  sacred  word ; 
"Ho !  ye  despairing  sinners  come 
And  trust  upon  the  Lord.v 

3  My  soul  obeys  th'  Almighty  call, 

And  runs  to  this  relief; 
I  would  believe  thy  promise,  Lord, 

0  help  my  unbelief. 

4  To  the  dear  fountain  of  thy  blood, 

Incarnate  God,  I  fly  \ 
Here  let  me  wash  my  spotted  soul, 
From  crimes  of  deepest  dye . 

5  A  guilty,  weak,  and  helpless  worm, 

On  thy  kind  arms  I  fall ; 
Be  thou  my  strength  and  righteousness, 
My  Jesus  and  my  all. 

82  C  M.     ISA.  16.  33.  Hart. 
1   f  ■  1HE  souls  that  would  to  Jesus  press, 

1  Must  fix  this  firm  and  sure , 
That  tribulation,  more  or  less, 

They  must  and  shall  endure. 


83  SANCTICATION- 

2  From  this  there  can  be  none  exempt, 

'Tis  God's  own  wise  decree ; 
Satan  the  weakest  saint  will  tempt; 
Nor  is  the  strongest  free. 

3  The  world  opposes  from  without, 

And  unbelief  within: 
We  fear,  we  faint,  we  grieve,  we  doubt, 
And  feel  the  load  of  sin. 

4  Glad  frames  too  often  lift  us  up ; 

And  then  how  proud  we  grow ! 
'Till  sad  desertion  makes  us  droop, 
And  down  we  sink  as  low. 

5  Ten  thousand  baits  the  foe  prepares, 

To  catch  the  wand'ring  heart; 
And  seldom  do  we  see  the  snares, 
Before  we  feel  the  smart. 

6  But  let  not  all  this  terrify  ; 

Pursue  the  narrow  path ; 
Look  to  the  Lord  with  steadfast  eye, 
And  fight  with  hell  by  faith. 

7  Tho'  we  are  feeble,  Christ  is  strong, 

His  promises  are  true : 
We  shall  be  conqu'rors  all  ere  long, 
And  more  than  conqu'rors  too, 
83         L.  M.     LUKE  10.  42.  Medle*. 

1  A    TTEND,  my  soul,  and  search,  and  see, 
f\  What's  the  most  needful  thing  for  thee  3 

Can  earth,  with  all  its  painted  toys, 
Afford  thee  true  and  solid  joys? 

2  Say,  could'st  thou  be  completely  bless'd, 
Of  honors,  pleasures,  wealth  possess'd? 
Could  any  creature  good  below 
Sufficient  be  ? — no !  Jesus  no ! 

3  No  'tis  engraven  on  my  heart, 
That  thou  the  one  thing  needful  art; 
I  could  from  all  things  parted  be, 

•      But  never,  never,  Lord  from  thee ! 

4  Needful  art  thou,  to  make  me  live; 
Needful  art  thou,  all  grace  to  give; 
Needful,  to  guide  me  lest  I  stray; 
Needful,  to  help  me  ev'ry  day. 


SANCTIFICATION.  84 

5  Needful,  to  clothe  my  naked  soul, 
Needful,  to  heal  and  make  me  whole; 
Needful,  my  feeble  soul  to  guard; 
Needful,  to  be  my  great  reward. 

6  Needful,  thy  presence,  dearest  Lord, 
True  peace  and  comfort  to  afford ; 
Needful,  thy  promise,  to  impart 
New  strength  and  vigour  to  my  heart. 

7  Needful  is  thy  most  precious  blood; 
Needful  is  thy  correcting  rod; 
Needful  is  thy  indulgent  care : 
Needful  thy  all  prevailing  prayer. 

8  Needful  art  thou,  my  soul  can  say, 
Thro'  all  lifers  dark  and  thorny  way  : 
Nor  less  in  death  thou'lt  needful  be, 
When  I  yield  up  my  soul  to  thee. 

9  Needful  art  thou  to  raise  my  dust 
In  shining  glory  with  the  just; 
Needful,  when  I  in  heaven  appear, 
To  crown,  and  to  present  me  there. 

84  8s.  7s.  4s.     ROM.  13.  12. 

1  T7^  V'RY  moment  brings  me  nearer, 
JL^  To  my  long  sought  rest  above : 

Higher  mounts  my  soul,  and  higher — 

0  how  happy  to  remove : 
Then,  forever, 

1  shall  sing  redeeming  love. 

2  Soon  shall  I  be  gone  to  glory — 

Join  the  bright,  angelic  race ; 
There  repeat  the  pleasing  story, 
1  was  saved  by  sovereign  grace ; 

And  forever 
Yiew  my  loving  Saviour's  face. 

3  Tho'  my  burden  sore  oppress  me, 

And  I  shrink  beneath  my  pain, 
Jesus  he  will  soon  release  me, 
And  your  loss  will  be  my  gain 

Precious  Saviour, 
With  mv  Lord  I  shall  remain. 


85-86  INCARNATION  OF  CHRIST. 

85  8s.  7s.  4s.    2  CHRON.  33.  11.   Pearce. 

1  TN  the  floods  of  tribulation, 

While  the  billows  o'er  me  roll, 
Jesus  whispers  consolation, 

And  supports  my  fainting  soul; 

Sweet  affliction, 
That  brings  Jesus  to  my  soul. 

2  Thus  the  lion  yields  me  honey; 

From  the  eater  food  is  given: 
Strengthen'd  thus  I  still  press  forward, 
Singing  as  I  wade  to  heaven: 

Sweet  affliction, 
And  my  sins  are  all  forgiven. 

3  Floods  of  tribulation  heighten, 

Billows  still  around  me  roar — 
Those  who  know  not  Christ  they  frighten, 
But  my  soul  defies  their  pow'r; 

Sweet  affliction, 
Thus  to  bring  my  Saviour  near. 

4  In  the  sacred  page  recorded, 

Thus  his  word  securely  stands: 
"Fear  not,  I'm  in  trouble  near  thee, 

"Nought  shall  pluck  thee  from  my  hands ;" 

Sweet  affliction, 
Ev'ry  word  my  love  demands. 

5  All  I  meet  I  find  assist  me 

In  my  path  to  heavenly  joy, 
Where,  tho'  trials  now  attend  me. 
Trials  never  more  annoy: 

Sweet  affliction, 
Every  promise  gives  me  joy. 

86  L.  M.     PSALM  147.  12.         Watts. 

1  "TWTCW  to  the  Lord  a  noble  song! 

J_^|     Awake  my  soul,  awake  my  tongue, 
Hosannah  to  the  eternal  name, 
And  all  his  boundless  love  proclaim. 

2  See  where  it  shines  in  Jesus'  face, 
The  brightest  image  of  his  grace ; 


INCARNATION  OF  CHRIST.  87-88 

God,  in  the  person  of  his  Son, 

Hath  all  his  mightiest  works  outdone.  ' 

3  The  spacious  earth  and  spreading  flood, 
Proclaim  the  wise,  the  powerful  God; 
And  thy  rich  glories  from  afar, 
Sparkle  in  every  rolling  star. 

4  But  in  his  looks  a  glory  stands, 
The  noblest  labour  of  thine  hands;. 
The  pleasing  lustre  of  his  eyes 
Outshines  the  wonders  of  the  skies. 

5  Grace !  'tis  a  sweet,  a  charming  theme ; 
My  thoughts  rejoice  at  Jesus'  name: 
Ye  angels,  dwell  upon  the  sound; 

Ye  heavens,  reflect  it  to  the  ground. 

6  O  may  I  live  to  reach  the  place 
Where  he  unveils  his  lovely  face! 
Where  all  his  beauties  you  behold, 
And  sing  his  name  to  harps  of  gold. 

87  L.  M.  MATT.  1.  21.  Watts, 

1     |>EHOLD  the  woman's  promis'd  seed! 
|J  Behold  the  great  Messiah  come ! 
Behold  the  prophets  all  agreed 
To  give  him  the  superior  room. 
2'Abram,  the  saint,  rejoic'd  of  old, 

When  visions  of  the  Lord  he  saw: 
Moses,  the  man  of  God,  foretold 
This  great  fulfiller  of  his  law. 

3  The  types  bore  witness  to  his  name, 

Obtain'd  their  chief  design,  and  ceas'd ; 
The  incense  and  the  bleeding  Lamb, 
The  ark,  the  altar,  and  the  priest. 

4  Predictions  in  abundance  meet, 

To  join  their  blessings  on  his  head : 
Jesus,  we  worship  at  thy  feet, 

And  nations  own  the  promis'd  seed, 

88  C.  M.    PSALM  98.  15.  Watts. 

1     "TOY  to  the  world,  the  Lord  is  come, 
qj    Let  earth  receive  her  King; 
Let  every  heart  prepare  him  room, 
And  heaven  and  nature  sing. 


g9  OFFICES  OF  CHRIST. 

2  Joy  to  the  earth,  the  Saviour  reigns, 

Let  men  their  songs  employ; 
While  fields  and  floods,  rocks,  hills  and  plains, 
Repeat  the  sounding  joy. 

3  No  more  let  sins  and  sorrows  grow, 

Nor  thorns  infest  the  ground: 
He  comes  to  make  his  blessings  flow 
Far  as  the  curse  is  found. 

4  He  rules  the  world  with  truth  and  grace. 

And  makes  the  nations  prove 
The  glories  of  his  righteousness, 
And  wonders  of  his  love. 

89  L.  M.     CAN.  2.  7.  Watts. 

1  £~^  O  worship  at  ImmanuePs  feet, 
^J|"See  in  his  face  what  wonders  meet, 
Earth  is  too  narrow  to  express 

His  worth,  his  glory,  or  his  grace. 

2  The  whole  creation  can  afford 

But  some  faint  shadows  of  my  Lord: 
Nature,  to  make  his  beauties  known, 
Must  mingle  colors  not  her  own. 

3  Is  he  a  rock?  how  firm  he  proves! 
The  rock  of  ages  never  moves : 

Yet  the  sweet  streams  that  from  him  flow,  j 
Attend  us  all  the  desert  through. 

4  Is  he  a  way  ?  he  leads  to  God : 

The  path  is  drawn  in  lines  of  blood, 
There  Would  I  walk  with  hope  and  zeal; 
'Till  I  arrive  at  Zion's  hill. 

5  Is  he  a  door  ?  Til  enter  in ; 

Behold  the  pastures  large  and  green: 
A  paradise  divinely  fair — 
•None  but  the  sheep  have  freedom  there. 

6  Is  he  designed  the  corner  stone, 
For  men  to  build  their  heaven  upon? 
I'll  make  him  my  foundation  too, 
Nor  fear  the  plots  of  hell  below. 


SUFFERINGS  OF  CHRIST.         90-91 

90  C.  M.     REV.  5.  11.  Watts. 

1  f^  OME  let  us  join  our  cheerful  songs, 
\^y  With  angels  round  the  throne :  * 
Ten  thousand  thousand  are  their  tongues, 

But  all  their  joys  are  one. 

2  "Worthy  the  Lamb  that  died,"  they,  cry, 

"To  be  exalted  thus ;" 
"Worthy  the  Lamb,"  our  lips  reply, 
"For  he  was  slain  for  us." 

3  Jesus  is  worthy  to  receive 

Honor  and  power  divine : 
And  blessings  more  than  we  can  give, 
Be,  Lord,  forever  thine. 

4  Let  all  that  dwell  above  the  sky, 

And  air,  and  earth,  and  seas, 
Conspire  to  lift  thy  glories  high, 
And  speak  thine  endless  praise. 

5  The  whole  creation  join  in  one, 

To  bless  the  sacred  name 
Of  him  that  sits  upon  the  throne, 
And  to  adore  the  Lamb. 

91  C.  M.  2  TIM.  1.  10.  Watts. 

1  TJLUNG'D  in  a  gulf  of  dark  despair, 

We  wretched  sinners  lay, 
Without  one  cheerful  beam  of  hope, 
Or  spark  of  glimm'ring  day . 

2  With  pitying  eyes,  the  Prince  of  Grace 

Beheld  our  helpless  grief; 
He  saw,  and  (O  amazing  love) 
He  ran  to  our  relief. 

3  Down  from  the  shining  seats  above 

With  joyful  haste  he  fled, 
Enter'd  the  grave  in  mortal  flesh, 
And  dwelt  among  the  dead. 

4  He  spoiPd  the  powers  of  darkness  thus, 

And  broke  our  iron  chains : 
Jesus  hath  freed  our  captive  souls 
From  everlasting  pains. 

5  O!  for  this  love  let  rocks  and  hills 

Their  lasting  silence  break, 


92-93        SUFFERINGS  OF  CHRIST 

And  all  harmonious  human  tongues 
The  Saviour's  praises  speak. 
6  Angels !  assist  our  mighty  joys, 
Strike  all  your  harps  of  gold  ; 
But  when  you  raise  your  highest  notes, 
■\  His  love  can  ne'er  be  told. 

92  CM.     JAMES  2.  17.       Watts. 

1  "jV/|*ISTAKEN  souls  that  dream  of  heaven, 
_[_▼  J_  And  make  their  empty  boast 

Of  inward  joys,  and  sins  forgiven, 
While  they  are  slaves  to  lust. 

2  Vain  are  our  fancies,  airy  flights, 

If  faith  be  cold  and  dead; 

None  but  a  living  power  unites 

To  Christ  the  living  head. 

3  Faith  must  obey  her  Father's  will, 

As  well  as  trust  his  grace , 
A  pard'ning  God  is  jealous  still, 
For  his  own  holiness. 

4  When  from  the  curse  he  sets  us  free 

He  makes  our  natures  clean : 
Nor  would  he  send  his  Son  to  be 
The  minister  of  sin. 

5  His  spirit  purifies  our  frame, 

And  seals  our  peace  with  God: 
Jesus  and  his  salvation  came 
By  water  and  by  blood: 

93  S.  M.    ISA.  53.  6.  12.      Watts. 

1  ~   "    IKE  sheep  we  went  astray, 

I  J   And  broke  the  fold  of  God, 
Each  wand'ring  in  a  difi'rent  way, 
But  all  the  downward  road. 

2  How  dreadful  was  the  hour 

When  God  our  wand'rings  laid, 
And  did  at  once  his  vengeance  pour 
.  Upon  the  Shepherd's  head. 

3  How  glorious  was  the  grace, 

When  Christ  sustain'd  the  stroke ! 
His  life  and  blood  the  Shepherd  pays, 
A  ransom  for  the  flock . 


LITE  OF  CHRIST.  94-95 

4  His  honor  and  his  breath 

Were  taken  quite  away; 
JoinM  with  the  wicked  in  his  death, 
And  made  as  vile  as  they. 

5  But  God  shall  raise  his  head 

O'er  all  the  Sons  of  men, 
And  make  him  see  a  numerous  seed, 
To  recompense  his  pain. 

6  "Pll  give  him,"  saith  the  Lord, 

"A  portion  with  the  strong: 
"He  shall   possess  a  large  reward, 
"And  hold  his  honors  long." 

94  C.  M.     PSALM  145.  5.  Watts. 

1  ~ff    ONG  as  I  live  Pll  bless  thy  name, 

§  J  My  King,  my  God  of  Love; 
My  work  and  joy  shall  be  the  same, 
In  the  bright  world  above. 

2  Great  is  the  Lord,  his  power  unknown, 

And  let  his  praise  be  great; 

I'll  sing  the  honors  of  thy  throne, 

Thy  works  of  grace  repeat. 

3  Thy  grace  shall  dwell  upon  my  tongue, 

And  while  my  lips  rejoice, 
The  men  that  hear  my  sacred  song 
Shall  join  their  cheerful  voice. 

4  Fathers  to  sons  shall  teach  thy  name, 

And  children  learn  thy  ways: 
Ages  to  come  thy  truth  proclaim, 
And  nations  sound  thy  praise. 

5  Thy  glorious  deeds  of  ancient  date, 

Shall  through  the  world  be  known ; 
Thine  arm  of  power,  thy  heav'njy  state, 
With  public  splendour  shown. 

6  The  world  is  manag'd  by  thy  hands, 

Thy  saints  are  ruPd  by  love ; 
And  thine  eternal  kingdom  stands, 
Though  rocks  and  hills  remove. 

95  C.  M.     JOHN  3.  16.  Watts. 
1   ^^lOME,  happy  souls,  approach  your  God 

\^y  With  new  melodious  songs; 
6 


96  LIFE  OF  CHRIST. 

Come,  render,  to  Almighty  grace 
The  tribute  of  your  tongues. 

2  So  strange,  so  boundless  was  the  love 

That  pity'd  dying  men, 

The  father  sent  his  equal  Son 

To  give  them  life  again. 

3  Thy  hands,  dear  Jesus,  were  not  arm'd 

With  a  revenging  rod, 
No  hard  commission  to  perform 
The  vengeance  of  a  God. 

4  But  all  was  mercy,  all  was  mild, 

And  wrath  forsook  the  throne, 
When  Christ  on  the  kind  errand  came, ' 
And  brought  salvation  down. 

5  Here,  sinners,  you  may  heal  your  wounds, 

And  wipe  your  sorrows  dry; 
Trust  in  the  mighty  Saviours  name, 
And  you  shall  never  dia . 

96  ,  L.  M.     PSALM  69.  16.     Watts. 

1  ~|I~^  EEP  in  our  hearts  let  us  record 

\j  The  deeper  sorrows  of  our  Lord; 
Behold  the  rising  billows  roll 
To  overwhelm  his  holy  soul. 

2  In  long  complaint's  he  spends  his  breath, 
While  hosts  of  hell,  and  powers  of  death, 
And  all  the  sons  of  malice  join 

To  execute  their  curst  design. 

3  Yet,  Gracious  God,  thy  power  and  love, 
Has  made  the  curse  a  blessing  prove; 
Those  dreadful  sufFrings  of  thy  Son 
Aton'd  for  crimes  which  we  had  done. 

4  The  pangs  of  our  expiring  Lord, 
The  honors  of  thy  law  restored : 

His  sorrows  made  thy  justice  knowfy 
And  paid  for  follies  not  his  own. 

5  Oh!  for  his  sake  our  guilt  forgive, 
And  let  the  mourning  sinner  live ; 
The  Lord  will  hear  us  in  his  name, 
Nor  shall  our  hope  be  turn'd  to  shame. 


RESURRECTION  OF  CHRIST.      97_9g 

97  C.  M.     1  PETER  1.  3.      Watts. 

1   X>  LESS'D  be  the  everlasting  God, 
|j   The  Father  of  our  Lord ; 
Be  his  abounding  mercy  praised, 
His  majesty  ador'd. 

2  When  from  the  dead  he  rais'd  his  Son, 

And  called  him  to  the  sky, 

He  gave  our  souls  a  lively  hope, 

That  they  should  never  die, 

3  What  though  our  inbred  sins  require 

Our  flesh  to  see  the  dust, 
Yet  as  the  Lord  our  Saviour  rose, 
So  all  his  followers  must. 

4  There's  an  inheritance  divine, 

Reserv'd  against  that  day ; 
'Tis  incorrupted,  undefil'd, 
And  cannot  fade  away. 

5  Saints  by  the  power  of  God  are  kept^ 

'Till  the  salvation  come, 
We  walk  by  faith,  as  strangers  here, 
'Till  Christ  shall  call  us  home. 

98  C.  M.    JOHN  10.  29.D0DDRIDGK, 

1  TN  one  harmonious  cheerful  song, 

Ye  happy  saints  combine ; 
Loud  let  it  sound  from  ev'ry  tongue, 
The  Saviour  is  divine. 

2  The  least,  the  feeblest  of  the  sheep, 

To  him  the  Father  gave ; 
Kind  is  his  heart  the  charge  to  keep, 
And  strong  his  arm  to  save. 

3  That  hand  which  heaven  and  earth  sustains, 

And  bars  the  gates  of  hell, 
And  rivets  Satan  down  in  chains, 
Shall  guard  his  chosen  welLx  :» 

4  Now  let  the  infernal  lion  roar;-      ' 

How  vain  his  threats  appear, 
When  he  can  match  Jehovah's  pow'r, 
I  will  begin  to  fear, 


99-100        MIDNIGHT  CRY. 

99  L.  M.     PSALM  24.  7. 

1  /^kUR  Lord  is  risen  from  the  dead; 
\_^Our  Jesus  is  gone  up  on  high; 
The  powers  of  Hell  are  captive  led — 
Dragg'd  to  the  portals  of  the  sky. 

2  There  his  triumphal  chariot  waits, 
And  angels  chant  the  solemn  lay ; — 
"Lift  up  your  heads,  ye  heavenly  gates, 
"Ye  everlasting  doors  give  way !" 

3  Loose  all  your  bars  of  massy  light, 
And  wide  unfold  the  radient  scene: 
He  claims  those  mansions  as  his  right : 
Receive  the  King  of  Glory  in. 

4  "Who  is  the  King  of  Glory,  who?" 
The  Lord  that  all  his  foes  o'ercame ; 
The  world,  sin,  death  and  hell  o'erthrew, 
And  Jesus  is  the  conqueror's  name. 

5  Lo !  his  triumphal  chariot  waits, 
And  angels  chant  the  solemn  lay; 
"Lift  up  your  heads,  ye  heavenly  gates! 
Ye  everlasting  doors  give  way !" 

6  "Who  is  the  King  of  Glory,  who?" 
The  Lord  of  boundless  power  possest: 
The  King  of  saints  and  angels  too : 
God  over  all,  forever  blest . 

100  s-  M.     LUKE  12.  35.  38.  Doddkidgb. 

1  ~^t7^  servants  of  the  Lord, 

-  JL     Each  in  his  office  wait  ; 
Observant  of  his  heavenly  word, 
And  watchful  at  his  gate. 

2  Let  all  your  lamps  be  bright, 

And  trim  the  golden  flame ; 
Gird  up  your  loins  as  in  his  sight, 
For" awful  is  his  name . 

3  Watch — 'tis  your  Lord's  command, 
%     And  while  we  speak  he's  near, 

Mark  the  first  signal  of  his  hand 
And  ready_all  appear. 


MIDNIGHT  CRY.  101 

4  O  happy  servant  he, 

In  such  a  posture  found ; 
He  shall  his  Lord  with  rapture  see, 
-  And  be  with  honor  crown'd. 

5  Christ  shall  the  banquet  spread, 

With  his  own  bounteous  hand, 
And  raise  that  favVite  servant's  head, 
Amidst  the  angelic  band. 
101         8s.  6s.     LUKE  12.  25.     Topiady. 

1  ""^"7~E  virgin  souls  arise ! 

With  all  the  dead  awake, 
Unto  salvation  wise, 

Oil  in  your  vessels  take : 
Upstarting  at  the  midnight  cry, 
Behold  your  heavenly  bridegroom  nigh. 

2  He  comes,  he  comes,  to  call 

The  nations  to  his  bar, 
And  take  to  glory  all 

Who  meet  for  glory  are : 
Make  ready  for  your  free  reward ; 
Go  forth  with  joy  to  meet  your  Lord. 

3  Go  meet  him  in  the  sky, 

Your  everlasting  friend; 
Your  head  to  glorify, 

With  all  his  saints  ascend ; 
Ye  pure  in  heart,  obtain  the  grace 
To  see,  without  a  veil,  his  face. 

4  Ye,  that  have  here  receiv'd 

The  unction  from  above, 
And  in  his  spirit  liv'd, 

And  thirsted  for  his  love ; 
Jesus  shall  claim  you  for  his  bride, 
Rejoice  with  all  the  sanctified. 

5  Rejoice  in  glorious  hope 

Of  that  great  day  unknown, 
When  you  shall  be  caught  up 

To  stand  before  his  throne : 
CalPd  to  partake  the  marriage  feast 
And  lean  on  our  ImmanuePs  breast ! 

6  Then  let  us  wait  to  hear 

The  trumpefs  welcome  sound : 
G* 


102-103         T0  youth. 

To  see  our  Lord  appear, 

May  we  be  watching  found, 
Enrob'd  in  righteousness  divine, 
In  which  the  bride  shall  ever  shine. 

102  d.  M.     1  COR.  15.  22.  Cowpeb. 

1  OJ  IN  has  undone  our  wretched  race, 
J^  But  Jesus  has  restor'd, 

And  brought  the  sinner  face  to  face 
With  his  forgiving  Lord. 

2  This  we  repeat  from  year  to  year, 

And  press  upon  our  youth ; 
Lord,  give  them  an  attentive  ear, 
Lord,  save  them  by  thy  truth. 

3  Blessings  upon  the  rising  race ! 

Make  this  an  happy  hour, 

According  to  thy  richest  grace, 

And  thine  almighty  power. 

4  We  feel   for  your  unhappy  state, 

[May  you  regard  it  too] 
And  would  awhile  ourselves  forget, 
To  pour  out  prayer  for  you. 

5  We  see,  though  you  perceive  it  not, 

The  approaching  awful  doom; 
O  tremble  at  the  solemn  thought, 
And  flee  the  wrath  to  come ! 

6  Dear  Saviour,  let  this  new  born  year 

Spread  an  alarm  abroad ; 
And  cry,  in  ev'ry  careless  ear, 
"Prepare  to  meet  thy  God 5" 

103  C.  M.    MAT.  19.  14.      Stennet. 

1  Y  1 1HY  life  I  read,  my  dearest  Lord, 

[j|       With  transport  all  divine ; 
Thine  image  trace  in  every  word, 
Thy  love  in  ev'ry  line. 

2  Methinks  I  see  a  thousand  charms 

Spread  o'er  thy  lovely  face, 
While  infants  in  thy  tender  arms, 
Receive  the  smiling  grace. 


TO  YOUTH.  104-105 

3  "I  take  these  little  lambs,"  said  he, 

"And  lay  them  in  my  breast ; 
"Protection  they  shall  find  in  me, 
"In  me  be  ever  blest. 

4  "Death  may  the  bands  of  life  unloose, 

"But  can't  dissolve  my  love! 
"Millions  of  infant  souls  compose 
"The  family  above. 

5  i6 Their  feeble  frames  my  power  shall  raise, 

"And  mould  with  heav'nly  skill : 
"I'll  give  them  tongues  to  sing  my  praise, 
"And  hands  to  do  my  will." 

6  His  words  the  happy  parents  hear, 

And  shout  with  joys  divine, 
Dear  Saviour,  all  we  have  and  are, 
Shall  be  forever  thine. 

104  C.  M.     MAT.  6.  33.      Cowpek. 

1  I)  ESTOW,  -deai  Lord,  upon  our  youth ; 
JJ  The  gift  of  saving  grace ; 

And  let  the  seed  of  sacred  truth, 
Fall  in  a  fruitful  place . 

2  Grace  is  a  plant,  where'er  it  grows, 

Of  pure  and  heav'nly  root ; 
But  fairest  in  the  youngest  shows, 
And  yields  the  sweetest  fruit. 

3  Ye  careless  ones,  O  hear  betimes, 

The  voice  of  sov 'reign  love! 
Your  youth  is  stain'd  with  many  crimes, 
But  mercy  reigns  above . 

4  For  you  the  public  pray'r  is  made, 

Oh! join  the  public  pray'r; 
For  you  the  secret  tear  is  shed, 
O  shed  yourselves  a  tear. 

5  We  pray  that  you  may  early  prove, 

The  Spirit's  pow'r  to  teach ; 
You  cannot  be  too  young  to  love 
That  Jesus  whom  we  preach, 

105  S.  M.  PROV.  8.  17. 

1   ^IREAT  GOD,  now  condescend, 
%Jf~  To  bless  our  rising  race ; 


106  B0RN  AGAIN. 

Soon  may  their  willing  spirit  bend 
To  thy  victorious  grace ! 

2  O!  what  a  vast  delight, 

Their  happiness  to  see ! 
Our  warmest  wishes  all  unite, 
To  lead  their  souls  to  thee. 

3  Dear  Lord,  thy  spirit  pour 

Upon  our  infant  seed ; 
O  bring  the  long'd  for  happy  hour, 
That  makes  them  thine  indeed. 

4  May  they  receive  thy  word, 

Confess  the  Saviour's  name 
Then  follow  their  despised  Lord, 
Through  the  baptismal  stream. 

5  Thus  let  our  favor'd  race, 

Surround  thy  sacred  board, 
There  to  adore  thy  sovereign  grace, 
And  sing  their  dying  Lord. 

106  C.  M.     JOHN  3.  7.      Hoskins. 


■s 


INNERS,  this  solemn  truth  regard ! 
Hear  all  ye  sons  of  men ; 
For  Christ,  the  Saviour,  hath  declar'd 
"Ye  must  be  born  again." 

2  Whate'er  might  be  your  birth  or  blood, 

The  sinner's  boast  is  vain : 
Thussaith  the  glorious  Son  of  God, 
"Ye  must  be  born  again." 

3  Our  nature's  totally  deprav'd — - 

The  heart  a  sink  of  sin  ; 
Without  a  change  we  can't  be  saved: 
"Ye  must  be  born  again." 

4  [That  which  is  born  of  flesh,  is  flesh, 

And  flesh  it  will  remain; 
Then  marvel  not  that  Jesus  saith, 
"Ye  must  be  born  again."] 

5  Spirit  of  life,  thy  grace  impart, 

And  breathe  on  sinners  slain; 
Bear  witness,  Lord,  in  every  heart, 
That  we  are  born  again. 


BORN   AGAIN.  107 

6  Dear  Saviour,  let  us  now  begin 
To  trust  and  love  thy  word : 
And,  by  forsaking  every  sin, 
Prove  we  are  born  to  God. 

107  8s.  8s.  6s.  JOHN  3.  3. 

1  A    WAK'D  by  Sinai's  awful  sound, 
J\  My  soul  in  bonds  of  guilt  I  found, 

And  knew  not  where  to  go; 
O'erwhelm'd  with  sin,  with  anguish  slain, 
"The  sinner  must  be  born  again," 

Or  sink  to  endless  woe. 

2  Amaz'd  I  stood,  but  could  not  tell 

^      Which  way  to  shun  the  gates  of  hell, 

For  death  and  hell  drew  near ; 
I  strove  indeed,  but  strove  in  vain, 
"The  sinner  must  be  born  again," 

Still  sounded  in  my  ear. 

3  When  to  the  law  I  trembling  fled, 
It  poured  its  curses  on  my  head, 

I  no  relief  could  find ; 
This  fearful  truth  increas'd  my  pain, 
"The  sinner  must  be  born  again," 

O'erwhelm'd  my  tortured  mind. 

4  Again  did  Sinai's  thunders  roll, 
But  guilt  lay  heavy  on  my  soul 

A  vast  unwieldly  load ; 
Alas !  I  read  and  saw  it  plain, 
"The  sinner  must  be  born  again," 

Or  drink  the  wrath  of  God. 

5  The  saints  T  heard  with  rapture  tell, 
How  Jesus  conquer'd  death  and  hell, 

And  broke  the  fowler's  snare, 
Yet,  when  I  found  this  truth  remain, 
"The  sinner  must  be  born  again," 

I  sink  in  deep  despair. 

6  But  while  I  thus  in  anguish  lay, 
Jesus  of  Naz'reth  pass'd  that  way, 

And  felt  his  pity  move ; 
The  sinner  by  his  justice  slain, 
"Now  by  his  grace  is  born  again," 

And  sings  redeeming  love. 


108-109        nARD  HEART. 

7  To  heaven  the  joyful  tidings  flew, 
And  angels  tun'd  their  harps  anew, 

And  loftier  notes  did  raise; 
All  hail,  the  Lamb  that  once  was  slain! 
UnnumberM  millions  born  again, 

Shall  shout  thine  endless  praise . 

108  C.  M.    JOHN  20.  13.  Beddome. 

1  %  M  TBY,  O  my  soul,  why  weepest  thou? 

\  j      Tell  me  from  whence  arise 
Those  briny  tears  that  often  flow, 
Those  groans  that  pierce  the  skies? 

2  Is  sin  the  cause  of  thy  complaint, 

Or  the  chastising  rod  ? 
Dost  thou  an  evil  heart  lament, 
And  mourn  an  absent  God  ? 

3  Lord,  let  me  weep  for  nought  but  sin, 

And  after  none  but  thee ; 
And  then  I  would,  O  that  I  might  I 
A  constant  weeper  be '. 

L09  C.  M.     ISA.  57.  15.         Cowper. 

1  f  ■  ^HE  Lord  will  happiness  divine 

i\       On  contrite  hearts  bestow, 
Then  tell  me,  gracious  God,  is  mine 
A  contrite  lieart  or  no  ? 

2  I  hear,  but  seem  to  hear  in  vain, 

Insensible  as  steel ; 
If  aught  is  felt,  'tis  only  pain 
To  find  i  cannot  feel. 

3  I  sometimes  think  myself  inclin'd, 

To  love  thee  if  I  could, 

But  often  feel  another  mind, 

Averse  to  all  that's  good. 

4  My  best  desires  are  faint  and  few, 

I  fain  would  strive  for  more ; 
But  when  I  cry,  <fmy  strength  renew :" 
Seem  weaker  than  before. 

5  Thy  saints  are  comforted  I  know, 

And  love  thv  house  of  prayer: 


HARD  HEART.  110-111 

I  sometimes  go  where  others  go, 
But  find  no  comfort  there. 
6  O  make  this  heart  rejoice  or  ache, 
Decide  this  doubt  for  me ; 
And  if  it  be  not  broken,  break, 
And  heal  it  if  it  be. 

110  L.  M,    ROM.  7.  21.     ' 

J    ~JT    ORD,  I  lament  my  wretched  heart, 
|_jjSo  apt  from  Jesus  to  depart! 
So  prone  to  wander  from  my  love, 
Ajid  after  other  objects  rove. 

2  Oft,  while  I'm  in  thy  house  of  prayer, 
Vain  thoughts  pursue  my  mind  e'en  there; 
To  draw  my  foolish  heart  from  God, 

And  tempt  my  fickle  mind  abroad. 

3  Whene'er  I  would  attempt  to  pray, 
Some  trivial  thing  will  take  away 

My  thoughts  from  Christ ;  from  him  I  start, 
God  has  my  lips>  the  world  my  heart! 

4  In  reading  of  thy  sacred  word, 

.  How  seldom  do  I  view  the  Lord  ? 
In  love  to  sinners,  there  to  shine 
In  almost  every  page  and  line  ? 

5  If  I  retire  to  meditate, 

On  things  divine,  thy  word  relate, 
Straight  I'm  surpris'd  with  numerous  cares, 
That  crowd  upon  me  unawares ! 

6  Say,  when  shall  I,  dear  Lord,  be  free 
From  sin,  and  from  inconstancy ! 

No  more  entangled  with  those  snares, 
Of  worldly  thoughts  and  worldly  cares . 

7  Haste,  dearest  Lord,  the  happy  hour 
When  I  shall  stray  from  thee  no  more : 
Break  down  these  walls  which  hinder  me 
From  serving  thee  at  liberty. 

111  S.  M.    JER.  17.  9.         Toplady. 
1      A    STOXISH'D  and  distrest, 

f\    I  turn  mine  eyes  within  ; 
My  heart  with  loads  of  guilt  opprest, 
The  seat  of  every  sin. 


112  HE  SAVES  THE  LOST. 

2  What  crowds  of  evil  thoughts; 

What  vile  affections  there ! 
Distrust,  presumption,  artful  guile, 
Pride,  envy,  slavish  fear. 

3  Almighty  King  of  saints, 

These  tyrant  lusts  subdue ; 

Expel  the  darkness  of  my  mind, 

And  all  my  powers  renew. 

4  This  done,  my  cheerful  voice 

Shall  loud  hosannas  raise  ; 
My  soul  shall  glow  with  gratitude, 
My  lips  proclaim  thy  praise. 

112        L.  M.    LUKE  19.  10.       Medley. 

1  ^"lOME,  let  us  now'unite  to  raise 
V_yA  song  of  joyful,  humble  praise; 
Who  nothing  have  whereof  to  boast; 
But  Jesus  seeks  and  saves  the  lost.       > 

2  Let  his  dear  name  forever  be, 
Our  daily,  and  our  earnest  plea; 
While  we  in  frim  for  all  things  trust, 
Who  came  to  seek  and  save  the  lost. 

3  All  praise  his  heavenly  love  excels; 
All  fullness  in  him  ever  dwells; 
His  riches  none  can  e'er  exhaust ; 
Who  came  to  seek  and  save  the  lost. 

4  Come  then,  poor  souls,  who  long  have  been 
The  slaves  of  Satan  and  of  sin; 

Throw  down  your  arms,  desert  the  host, 
For  Jesus  seeks  and  saves  the  lost. 

5  His  blood  will  cleanse  you,  and  his  love 
Safe  bring  you  to  the  world  above ; 
Tho'  great  the  work,  and  dear  the  cost, 
Yet  Jesus  seeks  and  saves  the  lost. 

6  Ye  trembling,  weak,  and  tempted  saints, 
He  knows  your  fears,  your  sad  complaints ; 
Tho'  here  by  furious  storms  you're  toss'd, 
Still  Jesus  seeks  and  and  saves  the  lost. 

7  Soon  shall  the  storms  be  all  blown  o'er, 
And  you  shall  reach  the  heavenly  shore, 


ASSOCIATIONS.  113-114 

And  sing  with  all  the  ransom'd  host, 
That  Jesus  seeks  and  saves  the  lost. 

113  L.  M.    EPH.  4.  11.  Doddridge. 

1  TT^ATHER  of  mercies,  in  thy  house 

fP   Smile  on  our  homage  and  our  vows; 
While  with  a  grateful  heart  we  share 
These  pledges  of  our  Saviour's  care. 

2  The  Saviour,  when  to  heaven  he  rose* 
In  splendid  triumph  o'er  his  foes, 
Scatter'd  his  gifts  on  men  below, 
And  wide  his  royal  bounties  flow. 

3  Hence  sprung  th'  apostles'  honor'd  namfy 
Sacred  beyond  heroic  fame: 

In  lowlier  forms  to  bless  our  eyes, 
Pastors  from  hence,  and  teachers  rise. 

4  From  Christ  their  varied  gifts  derive, 
And  fed  by  Christ  their  graces  live, 
While  guarded  by  his  potent  hand, 
'Midst  all  the  rage  of  hell  they  stand. 

5  So  shall  the  blight  succession  run, 
Through  the  last  courses  of  the  sun; 
While  unborn  churches  by  their  care, 
Shall  rise  and  flourish  large  and  fair. 

6  Jesus  our  Lord,  their  hearts  shall  know 
The  spring  whence  all  these  blessings  flow, 
Pastors  and  people  shout  his  praise, 
Through  the  long  round  of  endless  days. 

114  8s.  6s.  PSALM  72.  15. 

1  A    LL  hail,  incarnate  God! 

/\    The  wond'rous  things  foretold 
Of  thee,  in  sacred  writ, 

With  joy  our  eyes  behold ; 
Still  does  thine  arm  new  trophies  wear, 

And  monuments  of  glory  rear. 

2  To  thee,  the  hoary  head 

Its  silver  honors  pays : 
To  thee  the  blooming  youth 
Devotes  his  brightest  days : 
7 


115  RELIGION. 

And  every  age  their  tribute  bring, 
And  bow  to  thee,  all  conquering  King. 

3  O  haste,  victorious  prince, 

That  happy,  glorious  day, 
When  souls,  like  drops  of  dew, 

Shall  own  thy  gentle  sway : 
O  may  it  bless  our  longing  eyes, 

And  bear  our  shouts  beyond  the  skies. 

4  All  hail,  triumphant  Lord, 

Eternal  be  thy  reign ; 
Behold  the  nations  sue 

To  wear  thy  gentle  chain ; 
When  earth  and  time  are  known  no  more, 
Thy  throne  shall  stand  forever  sure. 

115         C.  ML    JAMES  1.  27.       Medley. 

1  f  I  iHEE'will  we  praise,  eternal  King, 

Thou  God  of  gods  supreme; 
And  while  with  holy  awe  we  sing, 
Religion  be  our  theme. 

2  Religion !  soul  reviving  sound ! 

Makes  drooping  hearts  rejoice : 
Where  shall  the  happy  man  be  found, 
Who  makes  it  all  his  choice  ? 

3  Religion!  who  the  blessing  finds? 

How  little  it  is  known ! 
The  glory  of  immortal  minds, 
Yet  thousands  it  disown. 

4  Religion !  Oh  how  oft  abusM 

By  ignorance  and  pride ! 

Its  Svveet  inviting  voice  refused, 

And  trampled  on  beside. 

5  Religion !  Oh^he  heavenly  power, 

When  in  the  heart  it  reigns ! 
The  living  and  the  dying  hour, 
It  comforts  and  sustains. 

6  Religion !  'tis  the  greatest  good 

When  pure  and  undefiPd ; 
By  it  poor  sinners  are  to  God 
SubduM  and  reconcil'd. 


CAUTION.  116-117 

7  Religion  smooths  life's  rugged  way, 

And  makes  the  bitter  sweet ; 
And  will  in  heavn's  eternal  day 
Be  glorious  and  complete. 

8  Let  worldlings  boast  their  golden  store, 

And  mighty  men  their  powers; 
We  ask  such  empty  joys  no  more, 
Be  true  religion  ours. 

116         C.  M.     MARK  8.  36.     Fawcett. 

1  TTJ  ELIGION  is  the  chief  concern 
JL%,  Of  mortals  here  below ; 
May  I  its  great  importance  learn, 

Its  sovereign  virtue  know. 

2  More  needful  this  than  glitt'ring  wealth, 

Or  aught  the  world  bestows ; 
Not  reputation,  food,  or  health, 
Can  give  us  such  repose. 

3  Religion  should  our  thoughts  engage, 

Amidst  our  youthful  bloom,- J 
'Twill  fit  us  for  declkiing  age, 
And  for  the  awful  tomb. 

4  Oh,  may  my  hearty  by  grace  renew 'd, 

Be  my  redeemer's  throne  ; 
And  be  my  stubborn  will  subdu'd, 
His  government  to  own. 

5  Let  deep  repentance,  faith  and  love, 

Be  join'd  with  godly  fear; 
And  all  my  conversation  prove 
My  heart  to  be  sincere. 

6  Preserve  me  from  the  snares  of  sin, 

Through  my  remaining  days; 
And  in  me  let  each  virtue  shine, 
To  my  redeemer's  praise. 

117         L.  M.     DEUT.  8.  11.         Medley. 

1      A    TTEND,  my  soul,  the  sacred  page, 
_/^_Let  all  its  truths  thy  pow'rs  engage, 
And  mark  this  passage  on  record, 
Beware,  lest  thou  forget  the  Lord. 


118        CHARACTERS  OF  CHRIST. 

2  My  sinful  nature  proves,  indeed, 
That  I  this  caution  daily  need; 
Oh  may  it  in  my  heart  be  stor'd, 
Beware,  lest  thou  forget  the  Lord. 

3  If  in  thee  fierce  temptations  rage, 
Or  hosts  of  hell  thy  soul  engage, 
Then  be  thou  mindful  of  this  word, 
Beware,  lest  thou  forget  the  Lord. 

4  Thro'  all  thy  pilgrimage  below, 
In  paths  of  comfort  or  of  woe, 

And  when  thou,  death's  cold  stream  shall  ford, 
Beware,  lest  thou  forget  the  Lord. 

5  Look  up,  my  soul,  and  onward  press, 
Leaning  on  all  sufficient  grace ; 

And  come  what  will,  think  on  this  word, 
Beware,  lest  thou  forget  the  Lord. 

118        C.  M.    EPH.  4.  15.      Doddridgb. 

1  TESUS,  I  sing  thy  matchless  grace, 
qJ     That  calls  a  worm  thy  own : 
Give  me  among  thy  saints  a  place, 

To  make  thy  glories  known. 

2  Allied  to  thee,  our  vital  head, 

We  act,  and  grow,  and  thrive : 
From  thee  divided,  each  is  dead, 
When  most  he  seems  aliv,e. 

3  Thy  saints  on  earthy  and  those  above, 

Here  join  in  sweet  accord : 
One  body  all  in  mutual  love, 
And  thou  our  common  Lord. 

4  O  may  my  faith  each  hour  derive 

Thy  spirit  with  delight* 
While  death  and  hell  in  vain  shall  strive 
This  bond  to  disunite. 

5  Thou  the  whole  body  wilt  present 

Before  thy  Father's  face : 
Nor  shall  a  wrinkle  or  a  spot, 
Its  beauteous  form  disgrace. 


CHARACTERS  OF  CHRIST.    1 19-120 
[19  C.  M.     CANT.  3.    11. 

1  A    LL  hail  the  power  of  Jesu's  name  : 
f\     Let  angels  prostrate  fall : 

Bring  forth  the  royal  diadem, 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 

2  Crown  him,  ye  martyrs  of  our  God,r 

Who  from  his  altar  call, 
Extol  the  stem  of  Jesse's  rod, 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 

3  Ye  chosen  seed  of  Israel's  race, 

A  remnant  weak  and  small  ; 
Hail  him  who  saves  you  by  his  grace, 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 

4  Ye  gentile  sinners,  ne'er  forget 

The  wormwood  and  the  gall ; 
Go,  spread  your  trophies  at  his  feet. 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 

5  Let  every  kindred,  every  tribe, 

On  this  terrestrial  ball, 
To  him  all  majesty  ascribe, 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 

6  O  that,  with  yonder  sacred  throng, 

We  at  his  feet  may  fall ; 
We'll  join  the  everlasting  song, 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 

120        C    M.     1  COR.  13.  12.     Watts. 

1  II"  LOVE  the  windows  of  thy  grace, 

[_  Through  which  my  Lord  is  seen, 
And  long  to  meet  my  Saviour's  face, 
Without  a  glass  between. 

2  O  that  the  happy  hour  were  come, 

To  change  my  faith  to  sight ! 
I  shall  behold  my  Lord  at  home, 
In  a  diviner  light.  % 

3  Haste,  my  beloved,  and  remove 

These  interposing  days; 
Then  shall  my  passions  all  be  love. 
And  all  my  powers  be  praise. 
7* 


121-122    CHARACTERS  OF  CHRIST. 

121  C.  M.     CANT.  1.  3.  m 

1  TNFINITE  excellence  is  thine, 

§[_  Thou  lovely  Prince  of  Grace! 
Thy  uncreated  beauties  shine 
With  never  fading  rays . 

2  Sinners,  from  earth's  remotest  end, 

Come  bending  at  thy  feet; 
To  thee  their  pray'rs  and  vows  ascend, 
In  thee  their  wishes  meet. 

3  Thy  name  as  precious  ointment  shed,' 

Delights  the  church  around ; 
Sweetly  the  sacred  odours  spread 
Through  all  Immanuel's  ground. 

4  Millions  of  happy  spirits  live 

On  thy  exhaustless  store  ; 
From  thee  they  all  their  bliss  receive, 
And  still  thou  givest  more. 

5  Thou  art  their  triumph  and  their  joys; 

They  find  their  all  in  thee; 
Thy  glories  will  their  tongues  employ 
Through  all  eternity. 

122  C.  M.  MARK  5.  25.         Kent, 

1  ~^K7~E  sin-sick  souls,  dismiss  your  fears — - 

g       The  halt,  the  lame,  the  blind : 
Come  touch  the  garment  Jesus  wears — 
Your  healing  there  you'll  find. 

2  Surrounded  with  ten  thousand  cares, 

And  sad  beyond  degree : 
Yet  in  this  garment  Jesus  wears, 
There's  healing  still  for  thee . 

3  Come  stretch  the  wither'd  hand  to-day, 

For  Christ  is  passingly; 
Your  case  admits  of  no  delay, 
Unless  ye  touch,  ye  die. 

4  One  touch  of  this  celestial  robe 

Speaks  pardon  to  the  soul ; 
When  sins  more  pond'rous  than  the  globe, 
Across  the  conscience  roll. 

5  Thro'  ev'ry  crowd  to  Jesus  press, 

When  sin  torments  the  mind ; 


CHARACTERS  OF  CHRIST.   123-124 

Peace,  pard'ning  blood  ,.and  righteousness, 
In  his  dear  name  you'll  find. 

123  C.  M.     JOHN  1.  29, 

1  TESUS,  the  name  high  over  all, 
qj    In  hell, or  earth,  or  sky ! 
Angels  and  men  before  it  fall, 

And  devils  fear  and  fly. 

2  Jesus,  the  name  to  sinners  dear, 

The  name  to  sinners  given : 
It  scatters  all  their  guilty  fear, 
It  turns  their  hell  to  heaven. 

3  O  that  the  world  might  taste  and  see 

The  riches  of  his  grace  \ 
The  arms  of  love  that  compass  me, 
Would  sinners  all  embrace. 

4  O  that  my  Jesus'  heavenly  charms, 

Might  every  bosom  move ! 
Fly,  sinners,  fly  into  those  arms 
Of  everlasting  love. 

5  His  only  righteousness  I  show, 

His  loving  truth  proclaim  ; 
'Tis  all  my  business  here  below, 
To  cry,  "Behold  the  Lamb!" 

124  L.  M.    JOHN  1.  29.       Fawcett, 

V  "13EHOLD  the  sin-atoning  Lamb, 
[3  With  wonder,  gratitude,  and  love; 
To  take  away  our  guilt  and  shame, 
See  him  descending  from  above. 
9  Our  sin  and  griefs  on  him  were  laid ; 
He  meekly  bore  the  mighty  load ; 
Our  ransom-price  he  fully  paid, 

In  groans  and  tears,  in  sweat  and  blood. 

3  To  save  a  guilty  world,  he  dies  ; 

Mourners,  behold  the  bleeding  Lamb ! 
To  him  lift  up  your  longing  eyes. 
And  hope  for  mercy  in  his  name.    ■ 

4  Pardon  and  peace  through  him  abound  ; 

He  can  the  richest  blessings  give  ,• 
Salvation  in  his  name  is  found, 
He  bids  the  dying  sinner  live. 


125-126     CHARACTERS  OF  CHRIST. 

5  Jesus,  my  Lord,  I  look  to  thee ; 

Where  else  can  helpless  sinners  go? 
Thy  boundless  love  shall  set  me  free 
From  all  my  wretchedness  and  woe. 

125  C.  M.  PROV.  18.  24.       Swain. 

1  A      FRIEND  there  is — your  voices  join, 
/^       Ye  saints,  to  praise  his  name — 

Whose  truth  and  kindness  are  divine, 
Whose  love's  a  constant  flame. 

2  When  most  we  need  his  helping  hand, 

This  friend  is  always  near; 
With  heaven  and  earth  at  his  command, 
He  waits  to  answer  prayer. 

3  His  love  no  end  or  measure  knows, 

No  change  can  turn  its  course ; 
Immutably  the  same  it  flows 
From  one  eternal  source. 

4  When  frowns  appear  to  veil  his  face, 

And  clouds  surround  the  throne, 
He  hides  the  purpose  of  his  grace, 
To  make  it  better  known. 

5  And,  if  our  dearest  comforts  fall 

Before  his  sovereign  will, 

He  never  takes  away  our  all — 

Himself  he  gives  us  still. 

126  CM.     ZECH.    13.1.       Cowper. 

1  jnpHERE  is  a  fountain  fill'd  with  blood, 

Drawn  from  ImmanuePs  veins ; 
And  sinners  plunged  beneath  that  flood, 
Lose  all  their  guilty  stains. 

2  The  dying  thief  rejoiced  to  see 

That  fountain  in  his  day; 
O  may  I  there,  tho'  vile  as  he, 
Wash  all  my  sins  away. 
-3  Dear  dying  Lamb,  thy  precious  blood, 
Shall  never  lose  its  power, 
'Till  all  the  ransom'd  church  of  God 
Be  savM  to  sin  no  more. 
4  E'er  since  by  faith,  I  saw  the  stream 
Thy  flowing  wounds  supply, 


CHARACTERS  OF  CHRIST.    .  127-128 

Redeeming  love  has  been  my  theme, 
And  shall  be  till  I  die. 
5  But  when  this  lisping,  stammering  tongue, 
Lies  silent  in  the  grave, 
Then  in  a  nobler  sweeter  song, 
I'll  sing  thy  power  to  save. 

127  C.  M.     JER.  23.  6.       Doddridge 

1  Oi  AVIOUR  divine !  we  know  thy  name, 
£5   And  in  that  name  we  trust ; 

Thou  art  the  Lord  our  righteousness, 
Thou  art  thine  Israel's  boast. 

2  Guilty  we  plead  before  thy  throne, 

And  low  in  dust  we  lie, 
'Till  Jesus  stretch  his  gracious  arm 
To  bring  the  guilty  nigh. 

3  The  sins  of  one  most  righteous  day 

Might  plunge  us  in  despair; 
Yet  all  the  crimes  of  numerous  years 
Shall  our  great  Surety  clear. 

4  That  spotless  robe  which  he  hath  wrought, 

Shall  deck  us  all  around ; 
Nor  by  the  piercing  eye  of  God 
One  blemish  shall  be  found. 

5  Pardon,  and  peace,  and  lively  hope, 

To  sinners  now  are  given; 
Israel  and  Judah  soon  shall  change 
Their  wilderness  for  heaven. 

128  L.  M.     ISA.  35.  8.  19.     Cennick. 

1  TESUS,  my  all,  to  heaven  is  gone, 
0j  He  whom  I  fix  my  hopes  upon : 
His  track  I  se"e,  and  I'll  pursue 

The  narrow  way,  till  him  I  view. 

2  The  way  the  holy  prophets  went, 
The  road  that  leads  from  banishment; 
The  King's  high  way  of  holiness, 

I'll  go,  for  all  his  paths  are  peace. 

3  This  is  the  way  I  long  have  sought, 
And  mourn'd  because  I  found  it  not : 
My  grief  and  burden  long  have  been, 
Because  I  could  not  cease  from  sin. 


129-130     CHARACTERS  OF  CHRIST. 

4  The  more  I  strove  against  its  power, 
I  felt  its  weight  and  guilt  the  more  ; 
'Till  late  I  heard  my  Saviour  say, 
"Come  hither,  soul,  I  am  the  way.1' 

5  Lo!  glad  I  come,  and  thou,  blest  Lamb, 
Shall  take  me  to  thee  as  I  am; 
Nothing  but  sin  have  I  to  give, 
Nothing  but  love  shall  I  receive. 

6  Then  will  I  tell  to  sinners  round, 
What  a  dear  Saviour  I  have  found : 
I'll  point  to  thy  redeeming  blood, 

And  say,  "Behold  the  way  to  God."  ♦ 

129  L.  M.     JOHN  6.  35.    Fawcett. 

1  TV  EPRAVED  minds  on  ashes  feed, 

\J  Nor  love,  nor  seek  for  heavenly  bread; 
They  choose  the  husks  which  swine  do  eat. 
Or  meanly  crave  the  serpent's  meat.    _ 

2  Jesus!  thou  art  the  living  bread 
By  which  our  needy  souls  are  fed ; 
In  thee  alone  thy  children  find 
Enough  to  fill  the  empty  mind. 

3  Without  this  bread  I  starve  and  die, 
No  other  can  my  need  supply; 

But  this  will  suit  my  wretched  case, 
Abroad,  at  home,  in  every  place. 

4  'Tis  this  relieves  the  hungry  poor, 
Who  ask  for  bread  at  mercy's  door: 
This  living  food  descends  from  heaven, 
As  manna  to  the  Jews  was  given. 

5  This  precious  food  my  heart  revives  ; 
What  strength,  what  nourishment  it  gives : 
O  let  me  ever  more  be  fed 

With  this  divine,  celestial  bread. 

130  L.  M.     PSALM  103.  23.  Medley. 

1  TT1TERNAL  Sov'reign,  kord  of  all, 
J^ Prostrate  before  thy  throne  I  fall, 

While  here  my  claim  and  song  I  raise, 
"Thou  art  my  God,  and  thee  Til  praise." 

2  Hence  all  my  comforts,  safety,  peace, 
And  all  those  joys  which  never  cease, 


LOVE  OF  CHRIST.  131 

Thou  guide  and  strength  of  all  my  ways, 
"Thou  art  my  God,  and  thee  Fll  praise." 

3  In  all  my  trials  and  my  fears, 
In  all  my  sorrows  and  my  tears, 
In  all  my  dark  and  gloomy  days, 
"Thou  art  my  God,  and  thee  I'll  praise ." 

4  Thro'  Christ  I  view  thy  wrath  appeas'd, 
In  him  I  see  thee  fully  pleas'd ; 

My  soul  on  this  foundation  stays, 
"Thou  art  my  God,  and  thee  I'll  praise." 

5  Be  this  my  glory  when  I  rise 

To  that  bright  world  above  the  skies; 
For  ever  there  this  song  I'll  raise, 
"Thou  art  my  God,  and  thee  Fll  praise, 

131  C.  M.     1  JOHN  4.  8.    Burder. 

1  |T"10ME,  ye  that  know  and  fear  the  Lord, 
%^/  And  raise  your  souls  above ; 

Let  ev'ry  heart  and  voice  accord, 
To  sing,  that  "God  is  love." 

2  This  precious  truth  his  word  declares, 

And  all  his  mercies  prove , 
Jesus,  the  gift  of  gifts  appears 
To  show  that  "God  is' love." 

3  Behold  his  patience,  bearing  long 

With  those  who  from  him  rove, 
'Till  mighty  grace  their  hearts  subdue 
To  teach  them  "'God  is  love. 

4  The  work  begun  is  carried  on, 

By  power  from  heav'n  above ; 
And  every  step,  from  first  to  last, 
Proclaims,  that  "God  is  love." 

5  [And  O  that  you,  whose  harden'd  hearts 

No  fears  of  hell  can  move. 
May  hear  the  gospel's  mildest  voice, 
That  tells  you  "God  is  love  ." 

6  Thousands,  once  vile  and  base  as  you, 

Surround  the  throne  above ; 
The  grace  that  chang'd,  has  tun\l  their  hearts 
To  sing  that  "God  is  love." 


132-133-134   L0YE  0F  Christ. 

7  O  may  we  all  while  here  below, 
This  best  of  blessings  prove; 
'Till  warmer  hearts,  in  brighter  worlds, 
Proclaim  that  "God  is  love." 

132  C.   M.     JAMES  2.  19.     Watts. 

1  ~      W~APPY  the  heart  where  graces  reign, 

Where  love  inspires  the  breast; 
Love  is  the  brightest  of  the  train, 
And  strengthens  all  the  rest. 

2  Knowledge  alas!  'tis  all  in  vain, 

And  all  in  vain  our  fear; 
Our  stubborn  sins  will  fight  and  reign, 
If  love  be  absent  there. 

3  'Tis  love  that  makes  our  cheerful  feet 

In  sweet  obedience  move; 
The  devils  know  and  tremble  too: 
But  Satan  cannot  love. 

4  This  is  the  grace  that  lives  and  sings, 

When  faith  and  hope  shall  cease : 
sTis  this  shall  strike  our  joyful  strings^ 
In  the  sweet  realms  of  bliss. 

5  Before  we  quite  forsake  our  clay, 

Or  leave  this  dark  abode, 
The  wings  of  love  bear  us  away 
To  see  our  smiling  God. 

133  S.  M.     1  PET.  1.  8.        Watts. 

1  -  "l^fOT  with  our  mortal  eyes, 

J_^|     Have  we  beheld  the  Lord; 
Yet  we  rejoice  to  hear  his  name, 
And  love  him  in  his  word. 

2  On  earth  we  want  the  sight 

Of  our  Redeemer's  face; 
Yet,  Lord,  our  inmost  thoughts  delight 
To  dwell  upon  thy  grace. 

3  And  when  we  taste  thy  love, 

Our  joys  divinely  grow ; 
Unspeakable,  like  those  above, 
And  heaven  begins  below. 

134  C.  M.     JOHN  21.  17,    Stevnett. 
1       A    ND  have  I  Christ  no  love  for  thee, 

/\    No  passion  for  thy  charms? 


LOVE  OF  CHRIST.         135-136 

No  wish  my  Saviour's  face  to  sec, 
And  dwell  within  his  arms? 

2  Is  there  no  spark  of  gratitude, 

In  this  cold  heart  of  mine, 
To  him  whose  generous  bosom  glow'd 
With  friendship  all  divine  ? 

3  Can  I  pronounce  his  charming  name, 

His  acts  of  kindness  tell ; 
And,  while  I  dwell  upon  the  theme, 
•  No  sweet  emotion  feel  ? 

4  Such  base  ingratitude  as  this 

What  heart  but  must  detest ; 
Sure  Christ  deserves  the  noblest  place 
In  every  human  breast. 

5  A  very  wretch,  Lord !  I  should  prove, 

Had  I  no  love  to  thee ! 
Rather  than  not  my  Saviour  love, 
O  may  I  cease  to  be ! 

135  L.  M.     DEUT,  6.  5.    D.  TurxeB. 

1  ""W^ES,  I  would  love  thee,  blessed  God! 

Paternal  goodness  marks  thy  name : 
Thy  praises,  through  thy  high  abode, 
The  heavenly  host  with  joy  proclaim. 

2  Freely  thou  gav'st  thy  dearest  Son 
For  man  to  suffer,  bleed  and  die; 
And  bidst  me  as  a  wretch  undone, 
For  all  I  want  on  him  rely. 

3  In  him,  thy  reconciled  face, 
With  joy  unspeakable  I  see ; 

And  feel  thy  powerful,  wond'rous  grace* 
Draw,  and  unite  my  soul  to  thee. 

4  Whene'er  my  foolish  wand'ring  heart, 
Attracted  by  a  creature's  power, 
Would  from  this  blissfull  centre  start, 
Lord,  fix  it  there  to  stray  no  more. 

136  L.  M.     1  COR.  16.  22.  Watts. 
1   /^\F  all  the  joys  we  mortals  know, 

\Jr  Jesus,  thy  love  exceeds  the  rest! 
Love,  the  best  blessing  here  below, 
The  nearest  ima^e  of  the  blest. 


137  SELF  DENIAL. 

2  While  we  are  held  in  thy  embrace, 
There's  not  a  thought  attempts  to  rove  ; 
Each  smile  upon  thy  beauteous  face, 
Fixes,  and  charms,  and  fires  our  love. 

3  While  of  thy  absence  we  complain, 
And  long,  or  weep,  in  all  we  do, 
There's  a  strange  pleasure  in  the  pain; 
And  tears  have  their  own  sweetness  too. 

4  When  round  thy  courts  by  day  we  rove, 
Or  ask  the  watchmen  of  the  night, 
For  some  kind  tidings  of  our  love, 
Thy  very  name  creates  delight. 

5  Jesus,  our  God,  yet  rather  come ! 
Our  eyes  would  dwell  upon  thy  face; 
'Tis  best  to  see  our  Lord  at  home, 
And  feel  the  presence  of  his  grace. 

137  C.  Mr.  LUKE  9.  26.    Needham. 

1  A    SHAM'D  of  Christ !— my  soul  disdain 
f\     The  mean,  ungen'rous  thought : 

Shall  I  disown  that  friend,  whose  blood 
To  man  salvation  brought  ?   - 

2  With  the  glad  news  of  love  and  peace, 

From  heav'n  to  earth  he  came  ; 
For  us  endur'd  the  painful  cross — 
For  us,  despis'd  the  shame. 

3  At  his  command,  we  must  take  up 

Our  cross  without  delay ; 
Our  lives,  and  thousand  lives  of  ours, 
Can  ne'er  his  love  repay. 

4  Each  faithful  suff'rer  Jesus  views 

With  infinite  delight; 
Their  lives  to  him  are  dear,  their  deaths 
Are  precious  in  his  sight. 

5  To  bear  his  name — his  cross  to  bear — 

Our  highest  honor  this ! 
Who  nobly  suffers  now  for  him, 
Shall  reign  with  him  in  bliss. 

6  But  should  we  in  the  evil  day, 

From  our  profession  fly, — 


THE  HOLY  SPIRIT.       138-139 

Jesus,  the  Judge,  before  the  world, 
The  traitor  will  deny. 

138  CM.    LUKE  11.  13.    Watts. 

1  ^iOME,  holy  Spirit,  heavenly  dove, 
\^y  With  all  thy  quickening  powers, 
Kindle  a  flame  of  sacred  love, 

In  these  cold  hearts  of  ours. 

2  Look  how  we  grovel  here  below, 

Fond  of  these  trifling  toys; 
Our  souls  can  neither  fly  nor  go 
To  reach  eternal  joys. 

3  In  vain  we  tune  our  formal  songs, 

In  vain  we  strive  to  rise  ; 
Hosannas  languish  on  our  tongues, 
And  our  devotion  dies. 

4  Dear  Lord!  and  shall  we  ever  live 

At  this  poor  dying  rate ; 
Our  love  so  faint,  so  cold  to  thee, 
And  thine  to  us  so  great  ? 

5  Come, Holy  Spirit,  heavenly  dove, 

With  all  thy  quickening  powers, 
Come  shed  abroad  a  Saviour's  love, 
And  that  shall  kindle  ours. 

139  L.  M.  LUKE  11.  13.       Watts. 

1  XTVrERNAL  Spirit!  we  confess, 
fjjt  And  sing  the  wonders  of  thy  grace  • 

Thy  power  conveys  our  blessings  down 
From  God  the  Father  and  the  Son. 

2  Enlighten'd  by  thine  heavenly  ray, 
Our  shades  and  darkness  turn  to  day ; 
Thine  inward  teachings  make  us  know 
Our  danger,  and  our  refuge  too. 

3  Thy  power  and  glory  work  within. 
And  break  the  chains  of  reigning  sin; 
Do  our  imperious  lusts  subdue 

And  form  our  wretched  hearts  anew. 

4  The  troubled  conscience  knows  thy  voice; 
Thy  cheering  words  awake  our  joys;  - 


140-141     THE  H0LY  SPIRIT  AND 

Thy  words  allay  the  stormy  wind. 
And  calm  the  surges  of  the  mind. 

140  C.  M.     ROM.  8.  14.  Watts. 

1  %/%7~HY  should  the  children  of  a  King 

j   j       Go  mourning  all  their  days  ? 
Great  Comforter !  descend  and  bring 
Some  tokens  of  thy  grace. 

2  Dost  thou  not  dwell  in  all  the  saints,  \ 

A.nd  seal  the  heirs  of  heaven  ? 
When  wilt  thou  banish  my  complaints, 
And  show  my  sins  forgiven? 

3  Assure  my  conscience  of  her  part 

In  the  Redeemer's  blood ; 
And  bear  thy  witness  with  my  heart. 
That  I  am  born  of  God. 

4  Thou  art  the  earnest  of  his  love, 

The  pledge  of  joys  to  come, 
And  thy  soft  wings,  celestial  dove, 
Will  safe  convey  me  home. 

141  L.  M.    ROM.  8.  14.        Wattb. 

1  |  ^VESCENDfrom  heaven,  immortal  dove, 
\j  Stoop  down  and  take  us  on  thy  wings, 

And  mount  and  bear  us  far  above, 
The  reach  of  these  inferior  things. 

2  Beyond,  beyond  this  lower  sky, 
Up  where  eternal  ages  roll ; 
Where  solid  pleasures  never  die, 
And  fruits  immortal  feast  the  soul. 

3  O!  for  a  sight,  a  pleasing  sight, 
Of  our  Almighty  Father's  throne ! 

There  sits  our  Saviour,  crown'd  with  light,' 
Cloth'd  in  a  body  like  our  own. 

4  Adoring  saints  around  him  stand, 

And  thrones  and  powers  before  him  fall ; 
The  God  shines  gracious  through  the  man, 
And  sheds  sweet  glories  on  them  all ! 

5  O!  what  amazing  joys  they  feel, 
While  to  their  golden  harps  they  sing; 
And  sit  on  every  heavenly  hill, 

And  spread  the  triumphs  of  their  king. 


HIS  INFLUENCES.      142-143-144 

6  When  shall  the  day,  dear  Lord  appear, 
That  I  shall  mount  to  dwell  above, 
And  stand  and  bow  amongst  them  there, 
And  view  thy  face,  and  sing  and  love  1 
143-  C.  M.     DEUT.  1.  17.  Fawcett. 

1  f  ■  1HE  cause  that  is  for  me  too  hard, 

I'll  make  to  Jesus  known ; 
I'll  cast  my  burdens  on  the  Lord, 
And  leave  them  at  his  throne. 

2  He  will  his  cheering  grace  impart, 

And  ease  my  anxious  breast ; 
His  love  can  heal  my  wounded  heart, 
And  bring  my  soul  to  rest. 

3  The  Judge  supreme,  must  needs  do  right > 

Whoe'er  should  me  condemn : 
He^ll  bring  my  judgment  to  the  light, 

And  clear  my  injur'd  name.  N 

4  He  calls  me  by  his  precious  word, 

And  bids  me  not  to  fear  ; 
The  cause  that  is  for  me  top  hard, 
My  gracious  God  will  hear^ 

143  S.  M.     ROM.  5.  5.  Hart. 

1  £^\OME,  Holy  Spirit,  come, 
\_y  Let  thy  bright  beams  arise ; 
Dispel  the  sorrow  from  our  mind, 

The  darkness  from  our  eyes. 

2  Convince  us  of  our  sin ; 

Then  lead  to  Jesus'  blood;    - 
And  to  our  wond'ring  view  reveal 
The  secret  love  of  God. 

3  Revive  our  drooping  faith, 

Our  doubts  and  fears  remove, 
And  kindle  in  our  breasts  the  flame  ' 
Of  never  dying  love. 

4  'Tis  thine  to  cleanse  the  heart-  — 

To  sanctify  the  soul — 
To  pour  fresh  life  in  every  part, 
And  new  create  the  whole. 

144  C.  M.  ISA.  55.  10.  Haht. 
1   i^^NCE  more  we  come  before  our  God, 

Once  more  his  blessings  ask  j 


145  THE  H0LY  SPIRIT  AND 

O  may  not  duty  seem  a  load, 

Nor  worship  prove  a  task. 
3-  Father,  thy  quick'ning  Spirit  send 

From  heaven,  in  Jesus'  name, 
To  make  our  waiting  minds  attend, 

And  put  our  souls  in  frame. 

3  May  we  receive  the  word  we  hear. 

Each  in  an  honest  heart ; 
Hoard  up  the  precious  treasure  there, 
"  And  never  with  it  part. 

4  To  seek  thee,  all  our  hearts  dispose, 

To  each  thy  blessings  suit; 
And  let  the  seed  thy  servant  sows, 

Produce  a  copious  fruit. 
5'  Bid  the  refreshing  north  wind,  wake ; 

Say  to  the  south  wind,  blow; 
Let  every  plant  the  power  partake, 

And  all  the  garden  grow. 
6  Revive  the  parch'd  with  heav'nly  show'rs, 

The  cold  with  warmth  divine, 
And  as  the  benefit  is  ours, 

Be  all  the  glory  thine. 

145  L.  M.     1    COR.  2.  10. 

1  £~^i  OME  gracious  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove, 
\y  With  light  and  comfort  from  above; 
Be  thou  our  guardian,  thou  our  guide, 
O'er  every  thought  and  step  preside. 

2  Conduct  us  safe,  conduct  us  far 
From  every  sin  and  hurtful  snare ; 
Lead  to  thy  word  that  rules  must  give, 
And  teach  us  lessons  how  to  live. 

5  The  light  of  truth  to  us  display, 

And  make  us  know  and  choose  thy  way : 
Plant  holy  fear  in  every  heart, 
That  we  from  God  may  ne'er  depart. 
4  Lead  us  to  holiness — the  road 

That  we  must  take  to  dwell  with  God, 
Lead  us  to  Christ — the  living  way; 
Nor  let  us  from  his  pastures^ stray. 


HIS  INFLUENCES       146-147 

5  Lead  us  to  God,  our  final  rest, 
In  his  enjoyment  to  be  blest ; 
Lead  us  to  heaven,  the  seat  of  bliss, 
Where  pleasure  in  perfection  is. 

146  C.  M.     ROM.  7.  21.        Watts. 

1   TTOW  helpless  guilty  nature  lies. 
Unconscious  of  its  load ! 
The  heart  unchanged  can  never  rise 
To  happiness  and  God. 
8  Can  aught  beneath  a  power  divine 
The  stubborn  will  subdue ? 
*Tis  thine,  eternal  spirit,  thine ' 
To  form  the  heart  anew. 

3  9Tis  thine  the  passions  to  recall, 

And  upward  bid  them  rise  ; 
And  make  the  scales  of  error  fall 
From  reason's  darkened  eyes. 

4  To  chase  the  shades  of  death  away. 

And  bid  the  sinner  live : 
A  beam  of  heaven,  a  vital  ray, 
'Tis  thine  alone  to  give. 

5  O  change  these  wretched  hearts  of  oursj 

And  give  them  life  divine ! 
Then  shall  our  passions  and  our  powers, 
Almighty  Lord  be  thine. 

147  C.  M.     GEN.  5.  24.       Cowfer. 

1  ^~\  FOR  a  closer  walk  with  God, 
\J  A  calm  and  heavenly  frame  ; 
A  light  to  shine  upon  the  road 

That  leads  me  to  the  Lamb. 

2  Where  is  the  blessedness  I  knew 

When  first  I  saw  the  Lord  ? 
Where  is  the  soul  refreshing  view 
Of  Jesus,  and  his  word? 

3  What  peaceful  hours  I  then  enjoy  VI ! 

How  sweet  their  memory  still ! 
But  now  I  find  an  aching  void ! 
The  world  can  never  fill . 

4  Return,  O  holy  dove!  return 

Sweet  messenger"  of  rest : 


148-149      THE  H0LY  SPIR1T- 

I  hate  the  sins  that  made  thee  mourn. 
And  drove  thee  from  my  breast 

5  The  dearest  idol  I  have  known, 

Whate'er  that  idol  be, 
Help  me  to  tear  it  from  thy  throne, 
And  worship  only  thee. 

6  So  shall  my  walk  be  close  with  God, 

Calm  and  serene  my  frame ; 
So  purer   light  shall  mark  the  road, 
That  leads  me  to  the  Lamb.  ( 
148  L.  M.     PHIL.  1.  21.         Rippon. 

1  tt^  MPTIED  of  earth,  I  fain  would  be, 

Ijj  Of  sin,  of  self,  of  all  but  thee ; 
Reserved  for  Christ  that  bled  and  died— 
Surrendered  to  the  crucified. 

2  Sequestered  from  the  noise  and  strife, 
The  lust,  the  pomp,  and  pride  of  life, 
Prepared  for  heaven,  my  noblest  care, — 
And  have  my  conversation  there. 

3  Nothing,  save  Jesus,  would  I  know ! 
My  friend  and  my  companion  thou, 
Lord,  take  my  heart— assert  thy  right, 
And  put  all  other  loves  to  flight. 

4  Each  idol  tread  beneath  thy  feet, 
And  to  thyself  the  conquest  get: 
Let  sin  no  more  oppose  my  Lord, 
Slain  by  thy  Spirit's  two  edg'd  sword. 

5  Larger  communion  let  me  prove,    , 
With  thee,  blest  object  of  my  love: 
But  oh!  for  this  no  power  have  I; 
My  strength  is  at  thy  feet  to  lie. 

149         L.  M.     JOHN  3.  8.       Doddridge. 

1  TILEST  JESUS!  source  of  grace  divine, 

[3  What  soul-refreshing  streams  are  thine . 
Oh  bring  these  healing  waters  nigh, 
Or  we  must  droop,  and  fall,  and  die. 

2  No  traveller  through  desert  lands, 
'Midst  scorching  suns,  and  burning  sands, 
More  needs  the  current  to  obtain, 

Or,  to  enjoy  refreshing  rain. 


REPENTANCE.  150-151 

3  Our  longing  souls  aloud  would  sing, 
Spring  up,  celestial  fountain,  spring! 
To  a  redundant  river  flow, 

And  cheer  this  thirsty  land  below. 

4  May  this  blest  torrent  near  my  side, 
Through  all  the  desert  gently  glide ; 
Then,  in  ImmanuePs  land  above, 
Spread  to  a  sea  of  joy  and  love. 

150  L.  M.     PSALM  51.  14.     Doddridge/ 

1  "jrTEAK,  gracious  Sovereign !  from  thy  throne 

|    j  And  send  thy  various  blessings  down : 
While  by  thine  Israel  thou  art  sought, 
Attend  the  prayer  thy  word  hath  taught  , 

2  Come,  sacred  Spirit!  from  above, 
And  fill  the  coldest  hearts  with  love; 
Soften  to  flesh  the  flinty  stone, 

And  let  thy  god-like  power  be  known.  j 

3  Speak  thou,  and  from  the  haughtiest  eyes 
Shall  floods  of  pious  sorrows  rise ; 
While  all  their  glowing  souls  are  borne 
To  seek  that  grace  which  now  they  scorn. 

4  Oh,  let  a  holy  flock  await 
Numerous  around  thy  temple  gate; 
Each  pressing  on  with  zeal  to  be 

A  living  Sacrifice  to  thee. 

5  In  answer  to  our  fervent  cries, 
Give  us  to  see  thy  church  arise ; 
Or  if  that  blessing  seem  too  great, 
Give  us  to  mourn  its  low  estate. 

151  L.  M.    PSALM  51.  14.      Watts. 

1  ^HOW  pity,  Lord,  O  Lord  forgive, 
£^  Let  a  repenting  rebel  live ; 

Are  not  thy  mercies  large  and  free  ? 
May  not  a  sinner  trust  in  thee? 

2  My  crimes  are  great,  but  can't  surpass 
The  power  and  glory  of  thy  grace, 
Great  God,  thy  nature  hath  no  bound, 
So  let  thy  pard'ning  love  be  found, 


1 52-1 53        REPENTANCE. 

3  Oh  wash  my  soul  from  every  sin, 

And  make  my  guilty  conscience  clean: 
Here  on  my  heart  the  burden  lies, 
And  past  offences  pain  my  eyes. 

4  My  lips  with  shame  my  sins  confess, 
Against  thy  law,  against  thy  grace : 
Lord,  should  thy  judgments  grow  severe, 
I  am  condemned,  but  thou  art  clear. 

5  Should  sudden  vengeance  seize  my  breath, 
I  must  pronounce  thee  just  in  death: 

And  if  my  soul  were  sent  to  hell, 
Thy  righteous  law  approves  it  well. 

6  Yet  save  a  trembling  sinner,  Lord, 
Whose  hope,  still  hovering  round  thy  word 
Would  light  on  some  sweet  promise  there, 
Some  sure  support  against  despair . 

152  C.  M.    PSALM  51.  14.      Watts. 

1  4~\  GOD  of  mercy,  hear  my  call, 
\J  My  load  of  guilt  remove; 
Break  down  this  separating  wall, 

That  bars  me  from  thy  love. 

2  Give  me  the  presence  of  thy  grace, 

Then  my  rejoicing  tongue 
Shall  speak  aloud  thy  righteousness, 
And  make  thy  praise  my  song. 

3  No  blood  of  goats  nor  heifer  slain, 

For  sin  could  e'er  atone : 
The  death  of  Christ  shall  still  remain 
Sufficient  and  alone. 

4  A  soul  opprest  with  sin's  desert, 

My  God  will  ne'er  despise ; 
An  humble  groan,  a  broken  heart, 
Is  our  best  sacrifice. 

153  C.  M.     PSALM  41.  4.        Watts. 

1  /^\H !  if  my  soul  was  form'd  for  woe, 
\_f   How  would  I  vent  my  sighs ! 
Repentance  should  like  rivers  flow 

From  both  my  streaming  eyes . 

2  'Twas  for  my  sins,  my  dearest  Lord 

Hung  on  the  cursed  tree, 


REPENTANCE.  J54 

And  groan'd  away  a  dying  life, 
For  thee,  my  soul,  for  thee. 

3  O,  how  I  hate  those  lusts  of  mine. 

That  crucified  my  God, 
Those  sins  that  pierc'd  and  naiPd  his  flesh 
Fast  to  the  fetal  wood. 

4  Yes,  my  Redeemer,  they  shall  die, 

My  heart  has  so  decreed ; 
Nor  will  I  spare  the  guilty  things 
That  made  my  Saviour  bleed. 

5  Whilst  with  a  melting,  broken  heart, 

My  murder'd  Lord  I  view, 
I'll  raise  revenge  against  my  sins, 
And  slay  the  murderers  too. 

154  CM.    ISA.  53.  5.  Watts. 

1  A    LAS !  and  did  my  saviour  bleed?  j 
J\     And  did  my  sovereign  die  ? 
Would  he  devote  that  sacred  head 

For  such  a  worm  as  I  ? 

2  [Thy  body  slain,  sweet  Jesus, thine 

And  bath'd  in  its  own  blood ; 

While  all  exposed  to  wrath  divine, 

The  glorious  sufFrer  stood.] 

3  Was  it  for  crimes  that  I  had  done, 

He  groan'd  upon  the  tree  ? 
Amazing  pity!  grace  unknown! 
And  love  beyond  degree. 

4  Well  might  the  sun  in  darkness  hide, 

And  shut  his  glories  in, 
When  Christ  the  mighty' Saviour  died 
For  man  the  creature's  sin. 

5  Thus  might  I  hide  my  blushing  face, 

While  his  dear  cross  appears ; 
Dissolve  my  heart  in  thankfulness, 
And  melt  my  eyes  to  tears. 

6  But  drops  of  grief  can  ne'er  repay 

The  debt  of  love  I  owe : 
Here,  Lord,  I  give  myself  away, 
'Tis  all  that  I  can  do. 


155-156    GRACES  OF  THE  SPIRIT. 

155  '       C.  M.    MATT.  8.  2.      Rippon. 

1  TESUS,  since  thou  artstiJl  to-day 
J    As  yesterday  the  same  ; 
Present  to  heal — in  me  display 

The  virtue  of  thy  name. 

2  Now,  Lord,  to  whom  for  help  I  call, 

Thy  miracles  repeat; 
With  pitying  eye  behold  me  fall, 
A  leper  at  thy  feet. 

3  Loathsome,  and  vile,  and  self-abhor'd, 

I  sink  beneath  my  sin  ; 
But,  if  thou  wilt,  a  gracious  word 
Of  thine  can  make  me  clean. 

4  Thou  seest  me  deaf  to  thy  commands, 

Open,  O  Lord,  mine  ear  ; 
Bid  me  stretch  out  my  withered  hands, 
And  lift  them  up  in  pray'r. 

156  C.  M      ISA.  43.  1.  2.     BEDDoaor, 

(1   ~^7~E  trembling  souls,  dismiss  your  fear% 
Be  mercy  all  your  theme; 
Mercy  which  like  a  river  flows 
In  one'  continued  stream. 

2  Fear  not  the  powers  of  earth  and  hell : 

God  will  these  powers  restrain : 
His  mighty  arm  their  rage  repel, 
And  make  their  efforts  vain. 

3  Fear  not  the  want  of  outward  good : 

He  will  for  his  provide : 
Grant  them  supplies  of  daily  food, 
And  all  they  need  beside. 

4  Fear  not  that  he  will  e'er  forsake, 

Or  leave  his  work  undone ; 
He's  faithful  to  his  promises — 
And  faithful  to  his  Son. 

5  Fear  not  the  terrors  of  the  grave, 

Or  death's  tremendous  sting; 
He  will  from  endless  wrath  preserve — n 
To  endless  glory  bring. 


GRACES  OF  THE  SPIRIT.       157-158 

6  You  in  his  wisdom,  power  and  grace, 
May  confidently  trust : 
His  wisdom  guides,  his  power  protects, 
His  grace  rewards  the  just. 

157  C.  M.     1.  COR.  13.  9.  Fawcett. 

1  f  |  ^HY  way,  O  God,  is  in  the  sea, 

T|iy  paths  I  cannot  trace  j 
Nor  comprehend  the  mystery    ' 
Of  thy  unbounded  grace . 

2  Here  the  dark  veils  of  flesh  and  sense, 

My  captive  soul  surround: 
Mysterious  deeps  of  providence 
My  wand'ring  thoughts  confound. 

3  As  thro'  a  glass,  I  dimly  see 

The  wonders  of  thy  love : 
How  little  do  I  know  of  thee, 
Or  of  the  joys  above? 

4  ^Tis  but  in  part  I  know  thy  will, 

I  bless  thee  for  the  sight : 
When  will  thy  love  the  rest  reveal, 
In  glory's  clearer  light. 

5  With  raptures  shall  I  then  survey, 

Thy  providence  and  grace ; 
And  spend  an  everlasting  day, 
In  wonder,  love,  and  praise. 

158  C.  M.     1  SAM.  3.  18.      Greene. 

1  TT  is  the  Lord — enthroned  in  lights 

[_  Whose  claims  are  all  divine; 
Who  has  an  undisputed  right 
To  govern  me  and  mine. 

2  It  is  the  Lord — should  I  distrust, 

Or  contradict  his  will, 
Who  cannot  do  but  what  is  just, 
And  must  be  righteous  still? 

3  It  is  the  Lord — who  gives  me  all 

My  wealth,  my  friends,  rny  ease ; 
And  of  his  bounties  may  recall, 
Whatever  part  he  please . 

4  It  is  the  Lord — who  can  sustain, 

Beneath  the  heaviest  load : 
9 


159-160     GRACES  OF  THE  SPIRIT. 

From  whom  assistance  I  obtain 
To  tread  the  thorny  road. 

5  It  is  the  Lord — whose  ma  tchless  skill 

Can  from  afflictions  raise, 
Matter  eternity  to  fill 

With  ever  growing  praise. 

6  And  can  my  soul  with  hopes  like  these, 

Be  sullen,  or  repine; 
No,  gracious  God !  take  what  thou  please, 
To  thee  I  alJ  resign. 

159         8s.  6s.     ROM.  7.  14.       Harrison, 

1  "l^fOW  whilst  I  try  my  heart 
JL^I     By  this  unerring  word, 

My  conscience  can  assert 

I  truly  fear  the  Lord ; 
I  cannot  tread  the  paths  of  s'uij 
I  long  for  holiness  within. 

2  Yes,  holiness  of  heart 

I  would  more  largely  share; 
I  mourn  with  inward  smart, 

The  evils  that  are  there : 
I  hate  my  thoughts  because  they're  vain; 
I  would  from  ev'ry  sin  abstain. 

3  I  hate  this  wretched  pride, 

These  covetous  desires, 
I'd  have  them  crucified, 

For  God  my  heart  requires. 
JeSus,  do  thou  these  foes  subdue, 
O  make  me  more  sincere  and  true. 

4  I'd  live  alone  to  thee, 

I  love  t'  obey  thy  word, 
Well  pleas'd  that  thou  shouldst  be 

My  Saviour  and  my  Lord : 
To  thee  I  now  resign  my  heart, 
Renew  it,  Lord,  in  ev'ry  part. 

160         C.  M.     PSALM  133.  1.       Swain. 

1    TTOW  sweet,  how  heav'nly  is  the  sight, 
When  those  who  love  the  Lord, 
In  one  another's  peace  delight, 
And  so  fulfil  his' word ! 


GRACES  OF  THE  SPIRIT.       161-163 

2  O  may  we  feel  each  brother's  sigh. 

And  with  him  bear  a  part : 
May  sorrows  flow  from  eye  to  eye , 
And  joy  from  heart  to  heart. 

3  Free  us  from  ev'ry  scorn,  and  pride,] 

Our  wishes  fix  above, 
May  each  his  brother's  failing  hide, 
And  show  a  brother's  love. 

4  Let  love,  in  one  delightful  stream, 

Through  every  bosom  flow ; 
And  union  sweet,  and  dear  esteem 
In  every  action  glow. 

5  Love  is  the  golden  chain  that  binds 

The  happy  souls  above ; 
And  he's  an  heir  of  heav'nthat  finds 
His  bosom  glow  with  love. 

161  L.  M.  GEN.  49.  10.  DAN.  9.  26. 

1  d^i  LORY  to  God,  who  reigns  above, 
^JfWho  dwells  in  light,  whose  name  is  love, 
Ye  saints  and  angels,  if  you  can, 

Declare  the  love  of  God  to  man ! 

2  O,  what  can  more  his  love  commend, 
Than  his  dear  only  Son  to  send  ? 

That  man,  condemn'd  to  die,  might  live, 
And  God  be  glorious  to  forgive ! 

3  We  see  the  prophecies  fulfill'd 

In  Jesus,  that  most  wond'rous  child! 
His  birth,  his  life,  his  death,  combine 
To  prove  his  character  divine. 

4  Jesus,  thy  Gospel  firmly  stands, 
A  blessing  to  these  favor'd  lands; 
No  infidel  shall  be  our  dread, 
Since  thou  art  risen  from  the  dead . 

162  C.  M.   PHIL.  3.  8.  Newton. 


j 


OY  is  a  fruit  that  will  not  grow 
In  nature's  barren  soil ; 
All  we  can  boast,  till  Christ  we  know, 
Is  vanity  and  toil. 


163-164    GRACES  OF  THE  SPIRIT. 

2  But  where  the  Lord  has  planted  grace, 

And  made  his  glories  known ; 
There  fruits  of  heavenly  joy  and  peace 
Are  found,  and  there  alone. 

3  A  bleeding  Saviour  seen  by  faith, 

A  sense  of  pard'ning  love ; 
A  hope  that  triumphs  over  death, 
Give  joys  like  those  above. 

4  To  take  a  glimpse  within  the  veil, ' 

To  know  that  God  is  mine ; 
Are  springs  of  joy  that  never  fail, 
Unspeakable !  divine ! 

5  These  are  the  joys  which  satisfy, 

And  sanctify  the  mind ; 
Which  make  the  spirit  mount  on  high, 
And  leave  the  world  behind. 

6  No  more,  believers,  mourn  your  lot, 

But  if  you  are  the  Lord's, 
Resign  to  them  that  know  him  not, 
Such  joys  as  earth  affords. 

163  S.  M.    EPH.  2.  8.  Beddoms, 

1  B.1AITH ! — 'tis  a  precious  grace, 
Jj     Where'er  it  is  bestow'd ! 

It  boasts  of  a  celestial  birth, 
And  is  the  gift  of  God. 

2  Jesus  it  owns  a  king — 

An  all  atoning  priest : 
It  claims  no  merit  of  its  own, 
But  looks  for  all  in  Christ. 

3  To  him  it  leads  the  soul, 

When  fill'd  with  deep  distress : 
1  Flies  to  the  fountain  of  his  blood, 
And  trusts  his  righteousness. 

4  Since  'tis  thy  work  alone, 

And  that  divinely  free  ; 
Lord,  send  the  spirit  of  thy  Son,1 
To  wrork  this  faith  in  me. 

164  C.  M.     PROV.  14.  26.    Needham. 
J   "|   J~APPY  beyond  description  he 

|   1    Who  fears  the  Lord  his  God  ,• 


GRACES  OF  THE  SPIRIT.       165^166 

Who  hears  his  threats  with  holy  awe, 
And  trembles  at  his  rod. 

2  Fear,  sacred  passion,  ever  dwells 

With  its  fair  partner,  love  ; 
Blending  their  beauties,  both  proclaim 
Their  source  is  from  above. 

3  Let  terrors  fright  th'  unwilling  slave, 

The  child  with  joy  appears; 

Cheerful  he  does  his  father's  will, 

And  loves  as  much  as  fears. 

4  Let  fear  and  love,  most  holy  God ! 

Possess  this  soul  of  mine  ; 
Then  shall  I  worship  thee  aright, 
And  taste  thy  joys  divine. 

165         C.  M.  JOHN  21.  15.     Doddridge, 

1  T^|  O  not  I  love  thee,  O  my  Lord? 

|_^Jf    Behold  my  heart  and  see ; 
And  turn  each  cursed  idol  out 
That  dares  to  rival  thee. 

2  Do  not  I  love  thee  from  my  soul? 

Then  let  me  nothing  love : 

Dead  be  my  heart  to  every  joy, 

When  Jesus  cannot  move. 

3  Is  not  thy  name  melodious  still 

To  mine  attentive  ear  ? 
Doth  not  each  pulse  with  pleasure  bound,' 
My  Saviour's  voice  to  hear! 

4  Would  not  my  heart  pour  forth  its  blood 

In  honor  of  thy  name  ? 
And  challenge  the  cold  hand  of  death, 
To  damp  the  immortal  flame  ? 

5  Thou  know'st  I  love  thee,  dearest  Lord, 

But  O !  I  long  to  soar 
Far  from  the  sphere  of  mortal  joys, 
And  learn  to  love  thee  more. 

166        C.  M.  JOB  4.  19.  Cowper. 

1   |^k  LORD!  my  best  desires  fulfil, 
\Jr   And  help  me  to  resign 

9* 


167        GRACES  OF  THE  SPIRIT. 

Life,  health  and  comfort,  to  thy  will, 
And  make  thy  pleasure  mine. 

2  Why  should  I  shrink  at  thy  command, 

Whose  love  forbids  my  fears  ?        \ 
Or  tremble  at  the  gracious  hand 
That  wipes  away  my  tears? 

3  No!  let  me  rather  freely  yield 

What  most  I  prize,  to  thee, 

Who  never  hast  a  good  withheld, 

Nor  wilt  withhold  from  me. 

4  Thy  favor  all  my  journey  through 

Thou  art  engagM  to  grant : 
What  else  I  want,  or  think  I  do, 
'Tis  better  still  to  want . 

5  Wisdom  and  mercy  guide  my  way; 

Shall  I  resist  them  both? 
A  poor  blind  creature  of  a  day, 
And  crush'd  before  the  moth? 

6  But  ahJ.  my  inmost  spirit  cries, 

Still  bind  me  to  thy  sway :  ' 

Else  the  next  cloud  that  veils  my  skies, 
Drives  all  these  thoughts  away . 

167         L.  M.     COL.  3.  11.      Whitfield. 

1  ""^~^T7"HEN,  gracious  Lord,  when  shall  it  be, 

V  \   That  1  shall  find  my  all  in  thee  ? 
The  fullness  of  thy  promise  prove? 
The  seal  of  thine  eternal  love. 

2  Thee,  only  thee,  I  fain  would  find, 
And  cast  the  world  and  flesh  behind; 
An  helpless  soul  I  come  to  thee, 
With  only  sin  and  misery. 

3  Lord,  I  am  sick,  my  sickness  cure; 
I  want,  do  thou  enrich  the  poor  ; 
Under  thy  mighty  hand  I  stoop. 
O,  lift  the  abject  sinner  up. 

4  Lord,  I  am  blind,  be  thou  my  sight; 
Lord,  I  am  weak,  be  thou  my  might ; 
An  helper  of  the  helpless  be, 

And  let  me  find  myall  in  thee. 


ASCENSION.        168-169 

168  C.  M.       ROM.  4.  13.  Watts. 

1  /^kH  for  a  shout  of  sacred  joy 
\^P  To  God,  the  sov 'reign  king ! 
Let  every  land  their  tongues  employ, 

And  hymns  of  triumph  sing. 

2  Jesus,  our  God,  ascend  on  high; 

His  heavenly  guards  around, 

Attend  him  rising  through  the  sky, 

With  trumpets'  joyful  sound. 

3  While  angels  shout  and  praise  their  King, 

Let  mortals  learn  their  strains; 
Let  all  the  earth  his  honors  sing; 
O'er  all  the  earth  he  reigns. 

4  Rehearse  his  praise  with  awe  profound, 

Let  knowledge  guide  the  song; 
Nor  mock  him  with  a  solemn  sound 
Upon  a  thoughtless  tongue. 

5  In  Israel  stood  his  ancient  throne, 

He  lov'd  that  chosen  race, 
But  now  he  calls  the  world  his  own, 
And  heathens  taste  his  grace. 
$  The  Gentile  nations  are  the  Lord's, 
There  Abraham's  God  is  known ; 
While  powers  and  princes,  shields  and  swords- 
Submit  before  his  throne. 

169  L.   M.     ROM.  4.  25.  Watts. 

1  TTE  dies !  the  friend  of  sinners  dies ; 

|    fl    Lo!  Salem's  daughters  weep  around: 
A  solemn  darkness  veils  the  skies, 

A  sudden  trembling  shakes  the  ground '. 

2  Come,  saints  and  drop  a  tear  or  two 

For  him  who  groaned  beneath  your  load  ; 
He  shed  a  thousand  drops  for  you, 
A  thousand  drops  of  richer  blood. 

3  Here's  love  and  grief  beyond  degree3 

The  Lord  of  glory  dies  for  men! 
But  lo!  what  sudden  joys  we  see . 
Jesus,  the  dead,  revives  again. 


170-171  ASCENSION, 

4  The  rising  Gad  forsakes  the  tomb, 

Up  to  his  Father's  court  he  flies; 
Cherubic  legions  guard  him  home, 
And  shout  him  welcome  to  the  skies ! 

5  Break  off  your  tears,  ye  saints,  and  tell 

How  high  our  great  deliv'rer  reigns; 
Sing  how  he  spoil'd  the  hosts  of  hell, 
And  led  the  monster  death  in  chains. 

6  Say,  "Live  forever  wond'rous  King," 

"Born  to  redeem,  and  strong  to  save ;" 
Then  ask  the  monster,  " where 's  the  sting?" 
And,  "Where's  thy  victory, boasting  grave?" 

170         L.  M.     1  PETER  2.  9.        Watts. 

1  ~T\J~OW  f°r  a  tune  °f  l°fty  praise 
J_^|     To  great  Jehovah's  equal  son! 
Awake  my  voice,  in  heavenly  lays, 

Tell  the  loud  wonders  he  hath  done. 

2  Sing,  how  he  left  the  worlds  of  light, 

And  the  bright  robes  he  wore  above; 
How  swift  and  joyful  was  his  flight, 
On  wings  of  everlasting  love. 

3  Down  to  this  base,  this  sinful  earth, 

He  came  to  raise  our  nature  high : 
He  came  to  atone  Almighty  wrath; 
Jesus,  the  God,  was  born  to  die. 

4  Lift  up  your  eyes,  ye  sons  of  light, 

Up  to  his  throne  of  shining  grace; 
See  what  immortal  glories  sit 

Round  the  sweet  beauties  of  his  face. 

5  Amongst  a  thousand  harps  and  songs; 

The  son  of  God  exalted  reigns, 
His  sacred  name  fills  all  their  tongues, 
And  echoes  through  the  heavenly  plains. 

\71         S.  M.     PSALM  147.  1.       Watts. 

1    /~i  OME  all  harmonious  tongues, 
%^y  Your  noblest  music  bring, 
'Tis  Christ  the  everlasting  God, 
And  Christ  the  man,  we  sing. 


REGENERATION.  17$ 

2  Tell  how  he  took  our  flesh, 

To  take  away  our  guilt; 
Sing  the  dear  drops  of  sacred  bloock  t 
That  hellish  monsters  spilt. 

3  Down  to  the  shades  of  death 

He  bow'd  his  awful  head; 
Yet  he  arose,  to  live  and  reign 
When  death  itself  is  dead. 

4  No  more  the  bloody  spear, 

The  cross  and  nails  no  more  ; 
For  hell  itself  shakes  at  his  name, 
And  all  the  heavens  adore. 

5  There  the  Redeemer  sits, 

High  on  the  Father's  throne ; 
The  Father  lays  his  vengeance  by, 
And  smiles  upon  his  Son. 

6  There  his  full  glories  shine 

With  uncreated  rays, 
And  bless  his  saints'  and  angels'  eyes 
To  everlasting  days. 

172    C.  M.    LUKE  15.  3.  4.     Needham. 

1  "W"^T7*hen  some  kind  shepherd  from  his  fold 

y  y      Has  lost  a  straying  sheep, 
Through  vales,  o'er  hills,  he  anxious  roves, 
And  climbs  the  mountain's  steep. 

2  But  oh!  the  joy,  the  transport  sweet, 

When  he  the  wand'rer  finds ! 
Up  in  his  arm  he  takes  his  "charge, 
And  to  his  shoulder  binds. 

3  Homeward  he  hastes  to  tell  his  joys, 

And  make  his  bliss  complete ; 
The  neighbors  hear  the  news,  and  all 
The  joyful  shepherd  greet . 

4  Yet  how  much  greater  is  the  joy, 

When  but  one  sinner  turns  ; 
And  the  poor  wretch  with  broken  heart, 
His  sins  and  errors  mourns, 


1 73-174        RESIGNATION. 

5  PleasM  with  the  news,  the  saints  below," 

In  songs  their  tongues  employ; 
Beyond  the  skies  the  tidings  go, 
And  heaven  is  fillM  with  joy. 

6  Well  pleased,  the  Father  sees  and  hears 

The  conscious  sinner  weep ; 

Jesus  receives  him  in  his  arms, 

And  owns  him  for  his  sheep. 

173  L.  M.     LUKE  15.  7.  Watts. 

1  % /%7"HO  can  describe  the  joys  that  rise 

y  \   Through  alJ  the  courts  of  Paradise, 
To  see  a  prodigal  return, 
To  see  an  heir  of  glory  born  ? 

2  With  joy  the  Father  doth  approve 
The  fruit  of  his  eternal  love; 

The  Son  with  joy  looks  down  and  seea^ 
The  purchase  of  his  agonies. 

3  The  spirit  takes  delight  to  view 
The  holy  soul  he  formed  anew ! 
And  saints  and  angels  join  to  sing 
The  growing  empire  of  their  King 

174  L.  M.  GEN.  22.  2.  Watts. 

1  Q1AINTS.  at  your  heavenly  Father's  word, 
£^3 Give  up  your  comfort  to  the  Lord; 

He  shall  restore  what  you  resign; 
Or  grant  you  blessings  more  divine. 

2  So  Ahram  with  obedient  hand, 

Led  forth  his  son  at  God's  command; 
The  wood,  the  fire,  the  knife  he  took, 
His  arm  prepared  the  dreadful  stroke. 

3  "Abram  forbear,"  the  angel  cried, 
"Thy  faith  is  known,  thy  love  is  tried ; 
"Thy  son  shall  live,  and  in  thy  seed 
"Shall  the  whole  earth  be  bless'd  indeed." 

4  Just  in  the  last  distressing  hour, 
T{ie  Lord  displays  delivering  power, 
The  mount  of  danger  is  the  place 
Where  we  shall  see  surprising  grace. 


RESIGNATION.  175-176 

175  L.  M.     PSALM  47.  6.  Steoteot. 

1  fTnO  God  my  Saviour  and  my  King, 

L  Fain  would  my  soul  her  tribute  bring; 
Join  me,  ye  saints,  in  songs  of  praise, 
For  ye  have  known  and  felt  his  grace. 

2  Wretched  and  helpless  once  I  lay, 
Just  breathing  all  my  life  away  ; 
He  saw  me  weltering  in  my  blood, 
And  felt  the  pity  of  a  God. 

3  With  speed  he  flew  to  my  relief 

Bound  up  my  wounds,  and  sooth'd  my  grief: 
PourM  joys  divine  into  my  heart, 
And  bade  each  anxious  fear  depart, 

4  These  proofs  of  love,  my  dearest  Lord, 
Deep,  in  my  breast  I  will  record : 
The  life,  which  I  from  thee  receive, 
To  thee,  behold,  I  freely  give. 

5  My  heart  and  tongue  shall  tune  thy  praise, 
Through  the  remainder  of  my  days  : 
And,  when  I  join  the  powers  above, 

My  soul  shall  better  sing  thy  love. 

176  C.  M.  JOHN  6.  66.  Newton. 

1  ~W ~W T HEN  any  turn  from  Zion's  way, 

y/  \     (Alas !  what  numbers  do !) 
Methinks  I  hear  my  Saviour  say, 
"Wilt  thou  forsake  me  too?" 

2  Ah,  Lord !  with  such  a  heart  as  mine, 

Unless  thou  hold  me  fast, 
1  feel  I  must,  I  shall  decline, 
And  prove  like  them  at  last. 

3  Yet  thou  alone  hast  power,  I  know, 

To  save  a  wretch  like  me : 
To  whom,  or  whither  could  I  go, 
If  I  should  turn  from  thee  ? 

4  The  help  of  men  and  angels  joiird, 

Could  never  reach  my  case : 
Nor  can  I  hope  relief  to  find, 
But  in  thy  boundless  grace. 

5  No  voice  but  thine  can  give  me  rest, 

And  bid  my  fears  depart ; 


177-178        A  WEDDING  HYMN. 

No  love  but  thine  can  make  me  blest, 

And  satisfy  my  heart. 
6  What  anguish  has  that  question  stirr'd, 

If  I  will  also  go  ? 
Yet,  Lord,  relying  on  thy  word, 

I  humbly  answer,  no ! 

177  C.  If-.    JOB  1.  24.  Watts. 

1  ~|^T  AKED,  as  from  the  earth  we  came, 
JJ^I     And  crept  to  life  at  first, 

We  to  the  earth  return  again, 
And  mingle  with  our  dust. 

2  The  dear  delights  we  here  enjoy, 

And  fondly  call  our  own, 
Are  but  short  favors,  borrowed  now 
To  be  repaid  anon . 

3  'Tis  God  that  lifts  our  comforts  high, 

Or  sinks  them  in  the  grave, 
He  gives,  and  (blessed  be  his  name !) 
He  takes  but  what  he  gave. 

4  Peace,  all  our  angry  passions,  then  t 

Let  each  rebellious  sigh 

Be  silent  at  his  sovereign  will, 

And  every  murmur  die. 

5  If  smiling  mercy  crown  our  lives, 

Its  praises  shall  be  spread ; 
And  we'll  adore  the  justice  too, 
That  strikes  our  comforts  dead. 

178  C.  M.    JOHN  2.  46. 

1  OJ INCE  Jesus  freely  did  appear, 
J^5  To  grace  a  marriage  feast: 

O  Lord !  we  ask  thy  presence  here, 
To  make  a  wedding  guest. 

2  Upon  the  bridal  pair  look  down, 

Who  now  have  plighted  hands, 
Their  union  wich  thy  favor  crown, 
And  bless  the  nuptial  bands . 

3  With  gifts  of  grace  their  hearts  endow 

Of  all  j-ich  dowries  best  i 


FAITH.  179 

Their  substance  bless,  and  peace  bestow, 
To  sweeten  all  the  rest. 

4  In  purest  love  their  souls  unite, 

That  they  with  christian  care, 
May  make  domestic  burdens  light, 
By  taking  mutual  share. 

5  True  helpers  may  they  prove  indeed, 

In  prayer,  and  faith,  and  hope ; 
And  see  with  joy  a  Godly  seed, 
To  build  their  household  up. 

6  As  Isaac  and  Rebecca  give 

A  pattern  chaste  and  kind, 

So  may  this  married  couple  live, 

And  die  in  friendship  joinM. 

7  On  every  soul  assembled  here, 

O  make  thy  face  to  shine  ; 
Thy  goodness  more  our  hearts  can  cheer* 
Than  richest  food  or  wine. 

179        S.  M.    1  COR.  5.  7.  Watts, 

1  "TVTOT  all  the  blood  of  beasts 
\_y(    On  Jewish  altars  slain, 

Could  give  the  guilty  conscience  peace* 
Or  wash  away  the  stain. 

2  But  Christ  the  heavenly  Lamb 

Takes  all  our  sins  away  ; 
A  sacrifice  of  nobler  name, 
And  richer  blood  than  they. 

3  My  faith  would  lay  her  hand 

On  that  dear  head  of  thinej 
While  like  a  penitent  I  stand, 
And  there  confess  my  sin. 

4  My  soul  looks  back  to  see, 

The  burden  thou  didst  bear, 
When  hanging  on  the  cursed  tree, 
And  hopes  her  guilt  wras  there. 

5  Believing,  we  rejoice 

To  see  the  curse  remove : 
We  bless  the  Lamb  with  cheerful  voicei 
And  sing  his  bleeding  love. 
10 


180-181-182        FAITH. 

180  L.  M.    JOHN  3.  16.  18.     Watts. 

1  "]^T  OT  to  condemn  the  sons  of  men, 
J3I     Did  Christ  the  son  of  God  appear, 
No  weapons  in  his  hands  are  seen, 

Nor  flaming  sword  nor  thunder  there. 

2  Such  was  the  pity  of  our  God, 

He  loved  the  race  of  men  so  well, 
He  sent  his  son  to  bear  our  load 

Of  sins,  and  save  our  souls  from  hell. 

3  Sinners,  believe  the  Saviour's  word, 

Trust  in  his  mighty  name,  and  live ; 
A  thousand  joys  his  lips  afford, 

His  hand  a  'thousand  blessings  give. 

181  L.  ML     1  COR.  5.  7.  WatTs. 

1  ^  fin  IS  by  the  faith  of  joys  to  come, 

We"  walk  through  deserts  dark  as  night 
Till  we  arrive  at  heaven  our  home, 
Faith  is  our  guide,  and  faith  our  light. 

2  The  want  of  sight  she  well  supplies, 

She  makes  the  pearly  gates  appear; 
Far  into  distant  worlds  she  pries, 
And  brings  eternal  glories  near. 

3  Cheerful  we  tread  the  desert  through, 

While  faith  inspires  a  heavenly  ray, 
Though  lions  roar  and  tempests  blow, 
And  rocks  and  dangers  fill  the  way. 

4  So  Abram,  by  divine  command, 

Left  his  own  house  to  walk  with  God; 
His  faith  beheld  the  promis'd  land, 
And  fired  his  zeal  along  the  road. 

182  C.  M.     PSALM  73.  25.      Watt*. 

1  71/f" Y  thoughts  surmount  these  lower  skies 

If  I     And  look  within  the  veil; 
There  springs  of  endless  pleasure  rise, 
The  waters  never  fail. 

2  There  I  behold  with  sweet  delight, 

The  blessed  Three  in  One ; 
And  strong  affections  fix  my  sight 
On  God's  incarnate  Son. 


FAITH.  183 

3  His  promise  stands  forever  firm, 

His  grace  shall  ne'er  depart; 
He  binds  my  name  upon  his  arm, 
And  seals  it  on  his  heart. 

4  Light  are  the  pains  that  nature  brings— 

How  short  our  sorrows  are, 
When  with  eternal  future  things, 
The  present  we  compare. 

5  I  would  not  be  a  stranger  still 

To  that  celestial  place, 
Where  I  forever  hope  to  dwell, 
Near  mv  Redeemer's  face. 


183        S.  M.  PSALM  27.  14.     Toplady. 

1  "^^f^^UR  harps,  ye  trembling  saints, 

Down  from  the  willows  take : 
Loud  to  the  praise  of  Christ  our  Lord 
Bid  every  string  awake. 

2  Though  in  a  foreign  land, 

Wre  are  not  far  from  home ; 
And  nearer  to  our  house  above 
We  every  moment  come. 

3  His  grace  shall  to  the  end 

Stronger  and  brighter  shine ; 
Nor  present  things,  nor  things  to  come, 
Shall  quench  the  spark  divine. 

4  The  time  of  love  will  come, 

When  we  shall  clearly  see, 
Not  only  that  he  shed  his  blood, 
But  each  shall  sav,  "for  me." 

5  Tarry  his  leisure,  then: 

Wait  the  appointed  hour: 
Wait,  till  the  Bridegroom  of  your  souls 
Reveal  his  Love  with  power . 

6  Blest  is  the  man,  O  God! 

That  stays  himself  on  thee; 
Who  waits  for  thy  salvation,  Lord, 
Shall  thv  salvation  see. 


184-185  SINCERITY. 

184  L.  M.   PSALM  139.  6. 

1  IT   ORD,  thou  hast  search'd  and  seen   me 

Lj         through, 

Thine  eyes  command  with  piercing  view, 
My  rising  and  my  resting  hours. 
My  soul,  my  flesh,  and  all  their  powers. 

2  My  thoughts,  before  they  are  my  own, 
Aro  to  my  God  distinctly  known  j 

He  knows  the  words  I  mean  to  speak, 
Ere  from  my  opening  lips  they  break . 

3  Within  thy  circling  power  I  stand ; 
On  every  side  I  find  thy  hand ; 
Awake,  asleep,  at  home,  abroad, 

I  am  surrounded  still  with  God. 

4  Amazing  knowledge,  vast  and  great ! 
What  large  extent!  what  lofty  height! 
My  soul,  with  all  the  powers  I  boast, 
Is  in  the  boundless  prospect  lost. 

5  O  may  these  thoughts  possess  my  breast, 
Where'er  I  rove,  where'er  I  rest ! 

Nor  let  my  weaker  passions  dare 
Consent  to  sin,  for  God  is  there . 

185  L.  M.     MATT.  5.  4.  Dobell. 

1  \\  "THY,mourning  soul,why  flow  these  tears ? 

y  y    Why  thus  indulge  thy  doubts  and  fears ; 
Look  to  thy  Saviour  on  the  tree 
Who  bore  the  load  of  guilt  for  thee. 

2  Then  cease  thy  sorrows,  banish  grief, 
Tho'  thou  of  sinners  art  the  chief; 

The  wounds  that  make  poor  sinners  grieve, 
Are  heaPd  when  they  in  Christ  believe. 

3  Whom  Jesus  wounds,  he  wounds  to  heal — 
O  'tis  a  mercy  thus  to  feel. 

There's  none  can  mourn  while  dead  in  sin, 
Thine  are  the  marks  of  life  within. 

4  Be  of  good  cheer,  on  him  rely ; 

He'll  pass  thy  great  transgressions  by, 
And  guide  thee  safely  by  his  hand, 
'Till  thou  shalt  reach  fair  Canaan's  land, 


SINCERITY,  186-187 

5  There  shalt  thou  sing  his  dying  love, 
With  all  the  ransom'd  throng  above; 
And  in  exalted,  joyful  lays, 
The  Father,  Son,  and  Spirit,  praise. 

186  C,  M.     JOHN  23.  3. 

1  |^|  COULD  I  find,  from  day  to  day, 
^JT     A  nearness  to  my  God ; 

Then  should  my  hours  glide  sweet  a    "- 
And  live  upon  thy  word. 

2  Lord,  I  desire  with  thee  to  live 

Anew  from  day  to  day, 
In  joys  the  world  can  never  give, 
Or  ever  take  away. 

3  O  Jesus,  come  and  rule  my  heart, 

And  I'll  be  wholly  thine ; 

And  never,  never  more  depart. 

For  thou  art  wholly  mine. 

4  Thus,  till  my  last  expiring  breath, 

Thy  goodness  I'll  adore : 
And  when  my  flesh  dissolves  in  death, 
My  soul  shall  love  thee  more. 

5  Thro'  boundless  grace  I  then  shall  spend 

An  everlasting  day, 
In  the  embraces  of  my  friend, 
Who  took  my  guilt  away. 

6  That  worthy  name  shall  have  the  praise, 

To  whom  all  praise  is  due : 
While  angels  and  archangels  gaze 
On  scenes  forever  new. 

187  L.  M.     JOHN  6.  67.  Steele. 

1  FTT^HOU  only  sov 'reign  of  my  heart, 

L  My  refuge,  my  almighty  Friend — 
And  can  my  soul  from  thee  depart, 
On  whom  alone  my  hopes  depend? 

2  Whither,  ah !  whither  shall  I  go, 

A  wretched  wanderer  from  my  Lord  ? 
Can  this  dark  world  cf  sin  and  wee, 
One  glimpse  of  happiness  afford  ? 

3  Eternal  life  thy  words  impart, 

On  these  my  fainting  spirit  lives; 
10* 


188-189  SINCERITY. 

Here  sweeter  comforts  cheer  my  heart, 
Than  all  the  round  of  nature  gives. 

4  Let  earths  alluring  joys  combine, 
While  thou  art  near,  in  vain  they  call ; 
One  smile,  one  blissful  smile  of  thine, 
My  dearest  Lord,  outweighs  them  all. 

5  Thy  name,  my  inmost  powers  adore, 
Thou  art  my  life,  my  joy,  my  care; 
Depart  from  thee — 'tis  death — 'tis  more— 
'Tis  endless  rum,  deep  despair. 

6  Lo!  at  thy  feet,  my  soul  would  lie, 
Here  safety  dwells,  and  peace  divine! 
Still  let  me  live  beneath  thine  eye, 
For  life,  eternal  life  is  thine. 

188        CM.    JOHN  4.  24.  Watts, 

1  g^i  OD  is  a  spirit  just  and  wise, 
xJT  He  sees  our  inmost  mind ; 
In  vain  to  heaven  we  raise  our  cries, 

And  leave  our  souls  behind. 

2  Nothing  but  truth  before  his  throne, 

With  honor  can  appear ; 
The  painted  hypocrites  are  known 
Through  the  disguise  they  wear. 

3  Their  lifted  eyes  salute  the  skies, 

Their  bending  knees  the  ground  • 
But  God  abhors  the  sacrifice, 
Where  not  the  heart  is  found. 

4  Lord,  search  my  thoughts  and  try  my  ways, 

And  make  my  soul  sincere ; 
Then  shall  I  stand  before  thy  face, 
And  find  acceptance  there. 

189         L.  M.    PSALM  65.  5.         Wattl 

1  ~[^/E~  Y  spirit  looks  to  God  alone, 
__y_|_My  rock,  and  refuge,  is  his  throne: 
In  all  my  fears,  in  all  my  straits, 

My  soul  on  his  salvation  waits. 

2  Trust  him,  ye  saints,  in  all  your  ways, 
Pour  out  your  hearts  before  his  face; 
When  helpers  fail  and  foes  invade, 
God  is  our  all  sufficient  aid 


SINCERITY.  190-191 

3  False  are  the  men  of  high  degree, 
The  baser  sort  are  vanity : 

Laid  in  the  balance  both  appear 
Light  as  a  puff  of  empty  air. 

4  Make  not  increasing  gold  your  trust, 
Nor  set  your  heart  on  glittering  dust; 
Why  will  you  grasp  the  fleeting  smoke, 
And  not  believe  what  God  has  spoke? 

5  Once  has  his  awful  voice  declar'd 
Once  and  again  my  ears  have  heard, 
"All  power  is  his  eternal  due;" 

He  must  be  feared  and  trusted  too. 

190  L    1ft.     PSALM  55.  6.    Harbison. 

1  ^V   COULD  I  find  some  peaceful  bow'r, 
%^_)?  Where  sin  hath  neither  place  nor  pow'r; 
This  traitor  vile,  I  fain  would  shun, 

But  cannot  from  his  presence  run. 

2  When  to  the  throne  of  grace  I  flee, 
He  stands  between  my  God  and  me; 
WThere'er  I  rove,  where'er  I  rest, 

I  feel  him  working  in  my  breast. 

3  When  I  attempt  to  soar  above, 

To  view  the  heights  of  Jesus'  love; 
This  monster  seems  to  mount  the  skies, 
And  veil    his  glory  to  mine  eyes. 

4  Lord,  free  me  from  this  deadly  foe, 
Which  keeps  my  faith  and  hope  so  low ; 
I  long  to  dwell  in  heav'n,  my  home, 
Where  not  one  sinful  thought  can  come. 

191  L.   M.     ISA.  26.  8. 

1  "   "    OB.D,  I  confess  my  guilt  and  shame, 

1  J  Which  separates  my  soul  from  thee, 
Yet  the  remembrance  of  thy  name 
Is  dear,  supremely  dear  to  me. 

2  Break  down  the  separating  wall, 

O  rid  me  of  this  earthly  mind ; 
My  soul  would  soon  obey  the  call, 
And  run  and  leave  har  fears  behind. 
3  Jesus  allure  me  by  thy  grace, 

Why  should  I  grovel  in  the  dus^ 


192-193  REJOICING. 

Thee,  would  my  arms  of  faith  embrace, 
Thou  art  the  object  of  my  trust. 

4  Draw  me  from  unbelief  and  pride, 

From  ev'ry  sin,  from  ev'ry  snare ; 
Fain  would  I  in  thy  chambers  hide, 
And  banish  every  mortal  care. 

5  With  thee,  my  Lord,  I  would  retire, 

And  spend  the  remnant  of  my  days : 
Draw  me,  I  burn  with  strong  desire ; 
Draw  me,  and  I  will  sing  thy  praise. 

6  Draw  me,  my  Jesus,  with  thy  love, 

I  cannot  bear  thy  awful  frown ; 
O  draw  my  heart  and  soul  above, 
And  let  me  tread  the  tempter  down! 

192  L.  M.     MATT.  5.  48. 

1  T"    ORD !  I  would  be  a  child  of  thine, 

1  J  And  thy  bless'd  image  ever  bear; 
Deeply  impress  this  heart  of  mine, 
With  glories  which  I  cannot  share. 

2  Let  these  my  admiration  raise, 
And  fill  me  with  religious  awe ; 

Tune  both  my  heart  and  tongue  to  praise, 
And  bend  me  to  the  holy  law. 

3  But  where  I  may  resemble  thee, 
And  in  the  god-like  nature  share, 
Thy  humble  follower  let  me  be, 
And  somewhat  of  this  likeness  bear. 

4  Pure  may  I  be,  averse  to  sin, 
Just,  holy,  merciful  and  true : 
And  let  thine  image  form'd  within, 
Shine  out  in  all  I  speak  or  do . 

193  C.  M.   PSALM  119.  117.     Watts. 

1  " .-   1  ENd  from  my  soul,  sad  thoughts  begone, 

[_  And  leave  me  to  my  joys; 
My  tongue  shall  triumph  in  my  God, 
And  make  a  joyful  noise. 

2  Darkness  and  doubts  had  veiPd  my  mind, 

And  drown'd  my  head  in  tears, 


rejoicing.        194-195 

*Till  sov 'reign  grace,  with  shining  rays, 
Dispell'd  my  gloomy  fears. 

3  O  what  immortal  joys  I  felt, 

♦  And  raptures  all  divine, 
When  Jesus  told  me  I  was  his, 
And  my  beloved  mine. 

4  In  vain  the  tempter  frights  my  soul, 

And  breaks  my  peace  in  vain  ; 
One  glimpse,  dear  Saviour,  of  thy  face, 
Revives  my  joys  again. 

194         C.  ML     HEB.   12.  7. 

1  XTEARthis,  ye  favorites  of  the  Lord, 

I    ■    Who  mourn  beneath  his  rod; 
Hear,  and  rejoice  at  every  word, 
And  trust  your  living  God. 

2  Hear,  and  dismiss  your  gloomy  fears, 

And  tune  your  joyful  songs; 
Each  word  rebukes  your  flowing  tears, 
And  your  complaining  tongues. 

3  Come,  ye  that  doubt  Jehovah's  love 

Because  you're  sore  distrest, 
Here  is  a  cordial  from  above, 
To  ease  your  troubled  breast. 

4  Thus  saith  the  Lord,  the  only  wise, 

"I  will  my  children  prove; 
"I  will  rebuke,  I  will  chastise 
"As  many  as  I  love. 

5  "    I'll  punish  and  subdue  their  pride, 

"1  will  be  known  their  God ; 
"Love  to  their  precious  souls  shall  guide 
"My  sin  avenging  rod. 

6  "To  them  I'll  manifest  my  care, 

"As  faithful  fathers  do; 
"I'll  teach  them  reverence  and  fear, 
"And  they  shall  love  me  too." 

195  L.  M.     PHIL.  1.  21, 

1   "jVT0^  let  our  souls,  on  wings  sublime, 
J_^|  Rise  from  the  vanities  of  time; 
Draw  back  the  parting  veil,  and  see 
The  glories  of  eternity. 


196-197  SALVATION. 

2  Born  by  a  new  celestial  birth, 

Why  should  we  grovel  here  on  earth, 
Why  grasp  at  transitory  toys, 
So  near  to  heav'n's  eternal  joys? 

3  Shall  aught  beguile  us  on  the  road, 
When  we  are  walking  back  to  God? 
For  strangers  into  life  we  come, 
And  dying  is  but  going  home. 

4  Welcome,  sweet  hour  of  full  discharge, 
That  sets  our  longing  souls  at  large  j 
Unbinds  our  chains,  breaks  up  our  cell, 
And  gives  us  with  our  God  to  dwell. 

5  To  dwell  with  God,  to  feel  his  love, 
Is  the  full  heav'n  enjoy  M  above; 
And  the  sweet  expectation  now, 

Is  the  young  dawn  of  heaven  beloWt 

196  C.  M.     ISA.  26.  1.  Watts. 

1  OJALVATIONIO,  the  joyful  sound; 
J^j  'Tis  pleasure  to  our  ears  ; 

A  sovereign  balm  for  every  wound, 
A  cordial  for  our  fears. 

2  Bury'd  in  sorrow  and  in  sin, 

At  hell's  dark  door  we  lay; 
But  we  arise  by  grace  divine, 
To  see  a  heavenly  day. 

3  Salvation !  let  the  echo  fly 

The  spacious  earth  around, 
While  all  the  armies  of  the  sky, 
Conspire  to  raise  the  sound. 

197  C.  M.     TITUS  3.  3.  Watts. 

[1  ORD,  we  confess  our  numerous  faults, 

Lj  How  great  our  guilt  has  been ; 
Foolish  and  vain  were  all  our  thoughts, 
And  all  our  lives  were  sin. 

2  But,  O  my  soul,  forever  praise, 
Porever  love  his  name; 
Who  turns  thy  feet  from  dang'rous  ways, 
Of  folly,  sin  and  shame .] 


SALVATION,         198-199 

3  ['Tis  not  by  works  of  righteousness, 

Which-  our  own  hands  have  done ; 
But  we  are  saved  by  sov 'reign  grace, 
Abounding  through  his  Son.] 

4  'Tis  from  the  mercy  of  our  God, 

That  all  our  hopes  begin : 
'Tis  by  the  water  and  the  blood 
Our  souls  are  washM  from  sin. 

5  'Tis  through  the  purchase  of  his  death, 

Who  hung  upon  the  tree, 
The  spirit  is  sent  down  to  breathe 
On  such  dry  bones  as  we. 

6  Rais'd  from  the  dead,  we  live  anew 

And  justifi'd  by  grace, 
We  shall  appear  in  glory  too, 
And  see  our  Father's  face . 

198  L.  M.     2  TIM.  1.  9.  Watts. 

1  "]^T  OW  to  the  power  of  God  supreme 
jj^(  Be  everlasting  honors  given; 

He  saves  from  hell,  (we  bless  his  name) 
He  calls  our  wand'ring  feet  to  heaven. 

2  Not  for  our  duties  or  deserts, 
But  of  his  own  abounding  grace, 
He  works  salvation  in  our  hearts, 
And  forms  a  people  for  his  praise. 

3  'Twas  his  own  purpose  that  begun 
To  rescue  rebels  doom'd  to  die ! 

He  gave  us  grace  in  Christ  his  Son, 
Before  he  spread  the  starry  sky. 

4  Jesus,  the  Lord,  appears  at  last, 

And  makes  his  Father's  counsels  known ;       i 
Declares  the  great  transactions  past, 
%And  brings  immortal  blessings  down. 

5  He  dies ! — and  in  that  dreadful  night, 
Did  all  the  powers  of  hell  destroy: 
Rising,  he  brought  our  heaven  to  light, 
And  took  possession  of  the  joy. 

199  L.  M.     PSALM  85.  9.  Noel. 

\LVATION  is  forever  nigh  - 
The  souls  that  fear  and  trust  the  Lord; 


1    CJA 


200-201         INVITATIONS. 

And  grace  descending  from  on  high, 
•    Fresh  hopes  of  glory  shnll  afford. 

2  Mercy  and  truth  on  earth  are  met, 

Since  Christ,  the   Lord,  came  down    from 
Heaven; 
By  his  obedience,  so  complete, 

Justice  is  pleased ,  and  peace  is  given. 

3  Now  truth  and  honor  shall  abound, 

Religion  dwell  on  earth  again, 
And  heavenly  influence  bless  the  ground, 
In  our  Redeemer's  gentle  reign . 

4  His  righteousness  is  gone  before, 

To  give  us  free  access  to  God ; 
Our  wand'ring  feet  shall  stray  no  more, 
But  mark  his  steps,  and  keep  the  road. 

200  S.  M.     MATT.  5.  6.         Newton.' 

1  ~      E~UNGRY,  and  faint,  and  poor, 

I    1    Behold  us,  Lord,  again 
Assembled  at  thy  mercy's  door, 
Thy  bounty  to  obtain. 

2  Thy  word  invites  us  nigh, 

Or  we  must  starve  indeed ; 

For  we  no  money  have  to  buy^ 

No  righteousness  to  plead. 

3  The  food  our  spirits  want, 

Thy  hand  alone  can  give ; 
Oh,  hear  the  prayer  of  faith,  and  grant 
That  we  may  eat  and  live . 

201  L.  M.  MATT.    1L  28.         Watts. 

I'^^IOME  hither  all  ye  weary  souls, 
\^J  Ye  heavy  laden  sinners  come : 
I'll  give  you  rest  from  all  your  toils, 
And  raise  you  to  my  heavenly  home. 

2  "They  shall  find  rest  that  learn  of  me  \ 
"I'm  of  a  meek  and  lowly  mind;" 
But  passion  rages  like  the  sea, 
And  pride  is  restless  as  the  wind. 


INVITATIONS  AND  PROMISES.    202-203 

3  "Blest  is  the  man  whose  shoulders  take 

My  yoke,  and  bear  it  with  delight : 
My  yoke  is  easy  to  his  neck, 

My  grace  shall  make  the  burden  light/' 

4  Jesus,  we  come  at  thy  command, 

With  faith,  and  hope,  and  humble  zeal, 
Resign  our  spirits  to  thy  hand, 

To  mould  and  guide  us  at  thy  will. 

202  C.  H<  PSALM  35.  3. -Doddridge. 

1   OJALVATION!  O  melodious  sound 
J^  To  wretched  dying  men! 
Salvation,  that  from  God  proceeds, 
And  leads  to  God  again. 

5  Rescued  from  helPs  eternal  gloom, 

From  fiends,  and  fires,  and  chains,* 
RaisM  to  a  paradise  of  bliss, 
Where  love  triumphant  reigns. 

6  But  may  a  poor  bewilder'd  soul, 

Sinful  and  weak  as  mine, 
Presume  to  raise  a  trembling  eye 
To  blessings  so  divine? 

4  The  lustre  of  so  bright  a  bliss, 

My  feeble  heart  o'erbears ; 
And  unbelief  almost  perverts 
The  promise  into  tears. 

5  My  Saviour  God,  no  voice  but  thine 

These  dying  hopes  can  raise ; 
Speak  thy  salvation  to  my  soul, 
And  turn  my  prayer  to  praise. 

203  C.  M.    JOHN   16.  33.       Medley. 

1  "^K^E  saints,  attend  the  Saviour's  voice, 

And  hear  his  words  of  grace ; 
He  says — and  let  your  hearts  rejoice— 
"In  me  ye  shall  have  peace." 

2  Tho'storms  and  tempests  round  you  roar 

And  foes  and  fears  increase, 
He  says — and  what  could  he  say  more,' 
"In  me  ye  shall  have  peace." 

3  What  tho'  corruption  dwell  within 

Nor  does  the  conflict  cease ; 
11 


204-205      invitations,  &c. 

He  says,  in  spite  of  hell  and  sin, 
"In  me  ye  shall  have  peace.1" 

4  Tho'  you  should  pass  through  death's  cold  flood 
;  •    To  gain  your  wishM  release, 

He  says,  and  sure  he'll  make  it  good, 
'      "In  me  ye  shall  have  peace." 

5  When  you  his  face  in  glory  view, 

Where  joy  can  ne'er  decrease; 
Eternity  shall  prove  it  true, 
In  him  ye  shall  have  peace. 

204  C.  M.     NAHUM  1.  7.        Steele/ 

1  "^^7"^  humble  souls  approach  your  God 

With  songs  of  sacred  praise, 
For  he  is  good,  immensely  good, 
And  kind  are  all  his  ways. 

2  All  nature  owns  his  guardian  care, 

In  him  we  live  and  move : 
But  nobler  benefits  declare 
-.    The  wonders  of  his  love. 

3  He  gave  his  Son,  his  only  Son, 

To  ransom  rebel  worms ; 
'Tis  here  he  makes  his  goodness  known 
In  its  diviner  forms. 

4  To  this  dear  refuge,  Lord,  we  come; 

'Tis  here  our  hope  relies : 
A  safe  defence,  a  peaceful  home, 
When  storms  of  trouble  rise . 

5  Thine  eye  beholds  with  kind  regard, 

The  souls  who  trust  in  thee; 
Their  humble  hope  thou  wilt  reward 
With  bliss  divinely  free. 

6  Great  God,  to  thy  Almighty  love, 

What  honors  shall  we  raise? 
Not  all  the  raptured  songs  above 
Can  render  equal  praise. 

205  L.  M.     GEN.  14.  28.         Hoskins. 

1    ~^Z"E  mourning  souls  dry  up  your  tears, 
:  _   Dismiss  your  gloomy,  groundless  fears, 
And  let  your  hearts  with  this  revive, 
That  Jesus  Christ  is  vet  alive. 


INVITATIONS,  &c .  206 

2  His  saints  he  loves,  and  never  leaves; 
The  chief  of  sinners  he  receives, 

Let  then  your  hearts  with  this  revive, 
The  sinner's  friend  is  yet  alive. 

3  He'll  guard  your  souls  from  ev'ry  ill 

His  largest  promises  fulfil : 

Then  let  your  hearts  with  this  revive. 
That  Jesus  Christ  is  yet  alive. 

4  What  tho'  you  fear  to  launch  away, 
And  quit  this  tenement  of  clay; 

O  let  your  hearts  with  this  revive, 
That  Jesus  Christ  is  yet  alive. 

5  Abundant  grace  he  will  afford, 
'Till  you  are  present  with  the  Lord; 
And  prove  what  you  have  heard  before, 
That  Jesus  lives  forevermore 

206         C.  M.     PROV.   17.  17.         SwAr 

1  4T^  OME,  let  our  hearts  and  voices  join, 
Vy   To  praise  the  Saviour's  name; 
Whose  truth  and  kindness  are  divine, 

Whose  love's  a  constant  flame. 

2  When  most  we  need  his  gracious  hand, 

This  friend  is  always  near; 
With  heaven  and  earth  at  his  command, 
He  waits  to  answer  prayer. 

3  His  love  no  end  or  measure  knows, 

No  change  can  turn  its  course ; 
Immutably  the  same  it  flows 
From  one  eternal  source. 

4  When  frowns  appear  to  veil  hisface^ 

And  clouds  surround  his  throne, 
He  hides  the  purpose  of  his  grace 
To  make  it  better  known. 

5  And  when  our  dearest  comforts  fall 

Before  his  sovereign  will,      " 

He  never  takes  away  our  all -  - 

Himself  he  gives  us  still! 

6  Our  sorrows  in  the  scale  he  weighs, 

And  measures  out  our  pains, 


207-208        INVITATIONS,  &c. 

The  wildest  storm  his  word  obeys — 
His  word  its  rage  restrains. 

207  L.  M.     ZACH.  9.  12.        Hoskins. 

1  TTJRIS'NERS  of  sin  and  Satan  too, 

The  Saviour  calls,  he  calls  for  you; 
Ye,  who  have  sold  yourselves  for  nought, 
Shall  have  your  liberty  unbought. 

2  He  came  to  set  the  captives  free, 
He  came  to  publish  liberty, 

To  bind  the  broken  hearted  up, 
And  give  despairing  sinners  hope. 

3  Prisoners  of  hope,  why  will  you  die? 
Why  from  the  only  refuge  fly? 
Jesus,  our  hiding  place  and  tower, 
Invites  the  guilty  and  the  poor. 

4  He  came  to  comfort  all  that  mourn; 
He  sweetly  says  to  sinners,  turn! 
Pris'ners  of  hope,  his  voice  attend, 
Nor  slight  the  calls  of  such  a  friend. 

5  The  great  Redeemer  lived  and  died; 
The  Prince  of  life  was  crucified  ; 

He  shed  his  own  most  precious  blood 
To  purchase  captive  souls  to  God. 

6  To  this  redeeming  God  be  given, 
Immortal  praise  by  earth  and  heaven: 
Pris'ners  of  hope,  the  Saviour  bless, 
And  every  hour  his  love  confess. 

208  S.  M.    JOHN  5.  2.  Newton. 

i  x>ESIDE  the  g°sPel  p°o1 

[3   Appointed  for  the  poor, 
From  time  to  time  my  helpless  soul 
Has  waited  for  a  cure. 

2  How  often  Have  I  seen 

The  healing  waters  move, 
And  others  round  me  stepping  in, 
Their  efficacy  prove. 

3  But  my  complaints  remain, 

I  feel  the  very  same; 
As  full  of  guilt,  and  fear,  and  pain, 
As  when  at  first  I  came. 


INVITATIONS,  &c.  209-210 

4  O,  would  the  Lord  appear, 

My  malady  to  heal ; 
He  knows  how  long  I've  languished  here,v 
And  what  distress  I  feel. 

5  How  often  have  I  thought, 

Why  should  I  longer  lie  ? 
Surely  the  mercy  I  have  sought 
Is  not  for  such  as  I. 

6  But  whither  can  I  go? 

There  is  no  other  pool 
Where  streams  of  sovereign  virtue  flow, 
To  make  a  sinner  whole. 

7  Here  then  from  day  to  day, 

I'll  wait  and  hope,  and  try: 
Can  Jesus  hear  a  sinner  pray, 
Yet  suffer  him  to  die? 

8  No  I  he  is  full  of  grace; 

He  never  will  permit 
A  soul,  that  fain  would  see  his  face. 
To  perish  at  his  feet. 

209  L.  M.     MATT.  15.  27. 

1  B)  EHOLD  a  sinner,  dearest  Lord, 
J3 Encouraged  by  thy  gracious  word, 
Would  venture  near  to  seek  that  bread, 
By  which  thy  children  here  are  fed . 

2  Do  not  the  humble  suit  deny, 
Of  such  a  guilty  wretch  as  I : 

But  let  me  feed  on  crumbs,  tho'  small, 
Which  from  thy  bounteous  table  fall. 

3  I  am  a  sinner,  Lord,  I  own ; 
By  sin  and  guilt  I  am  undone; 

Yet  will  I  wait,  and  plead,  and  pray 
Since  none  are  empty  sent  away. 

210  C.  M.     EPH.  2.  8.  Kelly. 

1   y  1 1HE  Gospel  comes  with  welcome  news 
I      To  sinners  lost  like  me  ; 
Their  various  schemes  let  others  choose, 
Saviour,  I  come  to  the:. 


211  INVITATIOxNS,  &c. 

2  Of  sinners,  sure  I  am  the  chief, 

But  grace  is  rich  and  free;  ■ 
This  lovely  truth  affords  relief 
To  sinners,  e'en  to  me. 

3  Of  merit  now,  let  others  -speak, 

But  merit  I  have  none; 
I'm  justified  for  Jesus'  sake, 
I'm  saved  by  grace  alone. 

4  5Twas  grace  my  stubborn  heart  first  won: 

'Tis  grace  that  holds  me  fast: 
Grace  will  complete  the  work  begun, 
And  save  me  to  the  last. 

5  Then  shall  ray  soul  with  rapture  trace, 

What  God  hath  done  for  me; 
And  celebrate  redeeming  grace, 
Throughout  eternity. 

211         C.  M.     REV.  22.   17.         Medley, 

1  f\  WHAT  amazing  words  of  grace 
\^J  Are  in  the  gospel  found ! 
Suited  to  every  sinner's  case, 

Who  hears  the  joyful  sound. 

2  Poor,  sinful,  thirsty,  fainting  souls 

Are  freely  welcome  here; 
Salvation,  like  a  river,  rolls 
Abundant,  free  and  clear. 

3  Come  then  with  all  your  wants  and  wounds, 

Your  every  burden  bring! 
Here  love,  unchanging  love,  abounds, 
A  deep  celestial  spring. 

"  4  Whoever  will,  (O  gracious  word!) 
Shall  of  this  stream  partake  ; 
Come,  thirsty  souls,  and  bless  the  Lord, 
And  drink  for  Jesus'  sake ! 

5  Millions  of  sinners,  vile  as  you, 

Have  here  found  life  and  peace; 
Come,  then,  and  prove  its  virtues  too, 
And  drink,  adore,  and  bless. 


INVIT  ATIONS,  &c.         212-2 1 3 
212         L.  M.     JOHN  4.  29.  Mew. 

1  I~ESUS,  dear  Lord,  we  bless  his  name, 
tJ  And  joyful  sing  his  glorious  fame; 
He  wrought  salvation's  wond'rousplan: 
Come,  sinners,  come,  and  see  the  man. 

2  He  kindly  calls  the  sin-sick  soul, 

Heals  all  his  wounds,  and  makes  him  whole 
He  saves,  and  none  beside  him  can : 
Come,  sinners,  come,  and  see  the  man. 
,8  He  tells  them  all  things  thev  have  done, 

Shows  them  what  dreadful  lengths  they've  run* 

Has  he  in  you  the  work  began? 

Dear  souls,  then  come,  and°see  the  man. 

4  Bow  to  the  sceptre  of  the  Lord, 
Trust  in  his  name,  receive  his  word : 
Though  in  your  sins  you  long  have  ran, 
There  yet  is  hope,  come  see  the  man. 

5  Thus  Jesus,  when  at  Jacob's  well, 
Did  to  the  woman  all  things  tell  ; 
Smit  with  his  love,  at  once  she  ran 
And  other's  call'd,  come  see  the  man. 

6  Gladly  she  told  to  all  around, 
What  a  dear  Jesus  she  had  found, 

And  straight  to  preach  his  love  began— 
Sure  this  is  Christ,  come  see  the  man. 
213         L.  M.     ISA.  1.  18.         Ste^ett. 

1  |^  OME,  sinners,'  saith  the  mighty  God, 

«tVt  1UHem^'f  as  a11  your  crimes  have  been: 
"Lo !  I  descend  from  my  abode, 
"To  reason  with  the"sons  of  men. 

2  "No  clouds  of  darkness  veil  my  face, 

"No  vengeful  lightnings  flash  around, 
"1  come,  proclaiming  life  and  peace,; 

"W  here  sin  hath  reign'd  let  grace  abound !» 

3  Yes,  Lord,  we  will  obey  thy  call,. 

And  to  thy  gracious  sceptre  bow; 
O  make  our  crimson  sins  like  wool, 
Our  scarlet  crimes  as  white  as  snow. 

4  So  shall  our  thankful  lips  repeat 

Thy  praises  with  a  tuneful  voice, 


214-215-216   invitations,  &c. 

While,  humbly  prostrate  at  thy  feet, 
We  wonder,  tremble,  and  rejoice. 

214  C.  M.     REV.  22.  17. 

1  £~^i  RACE,  how  exceeding  sweet  to  "those 
\j[  Who  feel  they  sinners  are1. 

Sunk  and  distress'd,  they  taste,  and  know 
Their  heaven  is  only  there. 

2  Rich  grace,  free  grace,  most  sweetly  calls, 

Directly  come  who  will ; 
Just  as  you  are,  for  Christ  receives 
Poor  helpless  sinners  still. 

3  'Tis  grace  each  day  that  feeds  our  souls, 

Grace  keeps  us  only  poor; 
And  O  that  nothing  else  but  grace 
May  rule  for  evermore ! 

215  L.  M.  JOHN  6.  37,  Buknha 

,  1   l^TE'ER  was  a  sinner  castaway, 

J_^|  Whom  the  Redeemer  taught  to  pray,   \ 
He  loves  such  souls  by  far  top  well, 
Ever  to  cast  them  down  to  hell. 

2  Come,  praying  souls,  thy  God  draws  near, 
And  listens  to  each  broken  prayer; 
Pleas'd  he  attends  thy  ev'ry  groan, 

And  soon  in  mercy  will  come  down. 

3  He  ne'er  was  known  to  disappoint 
A  praying,  waiting,  humble  saint; 
But  such  a  soul  he'll  ever  bless, 
With  all  the  glories  of  his  grace. 

216  L.  M.  CHRON.  22,  29. 

1  ^^lOME  now,  poor  sinners  share  a  part, 
\^J And  give  the  blessed  Christ  your  heart: 
Come,  we  will  take  you  by  the  hand; 
Come,  go  with  us  to  Canaan's  land. 

2  Leave  all  your  carnal  loves  and  toys, 
And  seek  with  us  those  solid  joys; 
For  soon  in  glory  we  shall  rise, 

And  there  enjoy  the  lasting  prize. 

3  Poor  sinner,  wilt  thou  now  reflect, 
Before  eternally  too  late, 


INVITATIONS.  &c.      217-218 

Thy  soul  is  precious  and  must  dwell 
With  saints  above,  or  sink  to  hell. 
4  But  if  with  us  ye  will  not  go, 

And  seek  our  Saviour's  love  to  know  5 
Then  we  must  bid  you  all  adieu, 
For  by  his  grace  we'll  him  pursue. 

217  S.  M.    2  COR.  6.  2.  Dobell. 

1  "TVTOWisth'  accepted  time, 
jL^I  Now  is  the  day  of  grace ; 
Now  sinners  come  without  delay, 
And  seek  the  Saviour's  face. 

2  Nowisth'  accepted  time, 
The  Saviour  calls  to  day; 
Tomorrow  it  may  be  too  late, 
Then  why  should  you  delay. 

3  Now  is  th'  accepted  time, 
The  Saviour  bids  you  come  ; 
And  every  promise  in  his  word, 
Declares  there  yet  is  room. 

4  O  watch,  and  fight,  and  pray, 
The  battle  ne'er  give  o'er: 
Renew  it  boldly  every  day, 
And  help  divine  implore. 

218  C.  M.    JOHN  7.  37.  Steele. 

1  rB  1HE  Saviour  calls — let  every  ear 

■      Attend  the  heavenly  sound, 
Ye  doubting  souls,  dismiss  your  fear, 
Hope  smiles  reviving  round. 

2  For  every  thirsting,  longing  heart, 

Here  streams  of  bounty  flow; 
And  life,  and  health,  and  bliss  impart, 
To  banish  mortal  woe. 

3  Here  springs  of  sacred  pleasure  rise, 

To  ease  your  every  pain  ; 
[Immortal  fountain !  full  supplies!] 
Nor  shall  you  thirst  in  vain. 

4  Ye  sinners  come,  'tis  mercy's  voice, 

The  gracious  call  obey  ; 
Mercy  invites  to  heavenly  joys— 
And  can  you  yet  delay? 


219-220        INVITATIONS,  &c.   , 

5  Dear  Saviour,  draw  reluctant  hearts 
To  thee  let  sinners  fly  ; 
And  take  the  bliss  thy  love  imparts, 
And  drink,  and  never  die. 

219  C.  M.     JOHN  12.  21.     Staughto- 

1  f  ■  lELL  us,  ye  servants  of  the  Lord, 

Where's  your  great  master  found; 
Him  would  we  see,  whose  pow'rful  word 
Can  heal  our  evVy  wound. 

2  We  would  see  Jesus,  for  we  know 

His  sovVeign  grace  alone 
Can  on  us  hearts  of  flesh  bestow, 
And  for  our  sins  atone . 

3  We  would  see  Jesus :  does  not  he 

Bid  contrite  sinners  come  ? 
And  to  such  guilty  souls  as  we, 
Proclaim,  "there  yet  is  room?" 

4  Millions  have  hasten'd  to  his  arms, 

And  now  resound  his  name ; 
Him  would  we  see,  whose  endless  charms 
Our  anxious  hearts  inflame. 

5  We  would  see  Jesus,  for  his  saints 

May  lean  upon  his  breast ; 
Pour  out,  with  confidence,  their  plaints, 
And  find  celestial  rest. 

6  We  would  see  Jesus,  and  would  pray 

For  those  unhappy  friends, 
Who  choose,  alas !  that  crooked    way, 
Which  in  perdition  ends. 

7  We  would  see  Jesus,  gracious  friend, 

From  him  derive  our  bliss; 
And  wait  till  we  the  heav'ns  ascend, 
And  see  him  as  he  is. 

220  C.  M.     HEB.  4.  15.  Watts. 

1  ~W"M"7~ITH  joy  we  meditate  the  grace 

J  \     Of  our  high  priest  above  ; 
His  heart  is  made  of  tenderness, 
His  bowels  melt  with  love. 

2  Touch'd  with  a  sympathy  within, 
He  knows  our  feeble  frame, 


INVITATIONS,  &c.         221-222 

i 
He  knows  what  sore  temptations  mean, 

For  he  hath  felt  the  same. 

3  But  spotless,  innocent  and  pure, 

The  great  Redeemer  stood, 
While  Satan's  fiery  darts  he  bore, 
He  did  resist  to  blood. 

4  He  in  the  days  of  feeble  flesh 

Pour'd  out  his  cries  and  tears, 
And  in  his  measure  feels  afresh 
What  every  member  bears. 

5  He'll  never  quench  the  smoking  flax, 

But  raise  it  to  a  flame; 
The  bruised  reed  he  never  breaks, 
Nor  scorns  the  meanest  name. 

6  Then  let  our  humble  faith  address 

His  mercy  and  his  power; 
We  shall  obtain  deliv'ring  grace 
In  the  distressing  hour. 

221  C.  M.     LUKE  15.  19.         Rippo*. 

1  f  ■  ^HERE'S  joy  in  heaven,  and  joy  on  earth, 

When  prodigals  return ; 
To  see  desponding  souls  rejoice, 
And  haughty  sinners  mourn. 

2  "Come,  saints,  and  hear  what  God  hath  done," 

Is  a  reviving  sound : 
O  may  it  spread  from  sea  to  sea, 
E'en  all  the  globe  around ! 

3  Often,  O  sovereign  Lord,  renew 

The  wonders  of  this  day ; 
That  Jesus  here  may  see  his  seed, 
And  Satan  lose  his  prey. 

4  Great  God,  the  work  is  all  thine  own, 

Thine  be  the  praises  too; 
Let  ev'ry  heart  and  ev'ry  tongue 
Give  thee  the  glory  due. 

222  L.  M.     MATT.  11.  28.       Steele. 
1   ^^lOME  weary  souls,  with  sins  distrest 

\^j  Come  and  accept  the  promis'd  rest 
The  Saviour's  gracious  call  obey, 
And  cast  your  gloomy  fears  away. 


223  INVITATIONS,  &c. 

2  Oppressed  with  guilt,  a  painful  load; 
O!  come  and  spread  your  woes  abroad; 
Divine  compassion  mighty  love, 

Will  all  the  painful  load  remove. 

3  Here  mercy's  boundless  ocean  flows, 

To  cleanse  your  guilt  and  heal  your  woes; 
Pardon,  and  life,  and  endless  peace; 
How  rich  the  gift!  how  free  the  grace. 

4  Lord,  we  accept  u  ith  thankful  heart 
The  hope  thy  gracious  words  impart; 
We  come  with  trembling,  yet  rejoice, 
And  bless  the  kind  inviting  voice. 

5  Dear  Saviour !  let  thy  powerful  love 
Confirm  our  faith,  our  fears  remove; 
And  sweetly  influence  every  breast, 
And  guide  us  to  eternal  rest. 

223       L.  M.     DEUT.  33.  25.     Fawcett- 

1  A    FFLICTED  saint,  to  Christ  draw  near/ 
f\  Thy  Saviour's  gracious  promise  hear; 

His  faithful  word  declares  to  thee, 
That  as  thy  days,  thy  strength  shall  be. 

2  Let  not  thy  heart  despond,  and  say, 
How  shall  I  stand  the  trying  day? 
He  has  engag'd  by  firm  decree, 

That  as  thy  days,  thy  strength  shall  be^ 

3  Thy  faith  is  weak,  thy  foes  are  strong: 
And  if  the  conflict  should  be  long, 
Thy  Lord  will  make  the  tempter  flee, 
For  as  thy  days,  thy  strength  shall  be. 

4  Should  persecution  rage  and  flame, 
Still  trust  in  thy  Redeemer's  name : 
In  fiery  trials  thou  slialt  see, 

That  as  thy  days,  thy  strength  shall  be. 

5  When  call'd  to  bear  the  weighty  cross, 
Or  sore  afflictions,  pain,  or  loss, 

Or  deep  distress,  or  poverty, 

Still,  as  thy  days,  thy  strength  shall  be. 

6  When  ghastly  death  appears  in  view, 
Christ's  presence  shall  thy  fears  subdue :. 


INVITATIONS,  ^c.        224-225 

He  comes  to  set  thy  spirit  free ; 
And  as  thy  days,  thy  strength  shall  be. 
224         C.  M.     MATT.  11.  28.      Dobell. 

1  ~1lt7~E  burden'd  souls  to  Jesus  come, 

You  need  not  be  afraid; 
He  loves  to  hear  poor  sinners  cry, 
He  loves  to  hear  them  plead. 

2  Ye  humble  souls,  to  Jesus  come, 

'Tis  he  who  made  you  see 
Your  wretched,  ruin'd,  helpless  state — - 
Your  guilt  and  misery. 

3  Christ  is  a  friend  to  mourning  souls, 

Then  why  should  you  despair, 

Since  Saul  and  Mary  Magdalene 

Found  Grace  and  mercy  here, 

225'       L.  M.     JOHN  6.  37.       Bttrnhajh. 

1  /^lOME,  sinners  come,  of  every  name, 
\^y  Come  to  the  great  atoning  Lamb  j 
From  his  dear  arms  no  longer  stay, 

For  none  that  come  are  cast  away. 

2  O'er  a  lost  world  his  mercies  roll, 
He  smiles  on  every  coming  soul  ; 

His  heart  o'erflows  with  boundless  grace, 
And  contrite  sinners  he'll  embrace. 

3  All  who  behold  the  lamb  of  God, 
And  pray  for  mercy  through  his  blood, 
Surely  shall  free  salvation  prove, 
With  all  the  joys  of  pard'ning  love. 

4  Ye  vilest  of  the  human  race, 
Try  the  exalted  Prince  of  Peace; 
Ne'er  of  his  promise  dare  to  doubt, 
For  he'll  in  no  wise  cast  thee  out. 

5  Jesus  at  thy  dear  feet  we  fall, 
Constraint  to  come  at  mercy's    call ; 
Drawn  by  thy  soul  attracting  charms, 
We  come,  and  rest  in  thy  kind  arms. 

6  How  do  we  prize  thy  smiling  face, 
And  bless  thee  for  thy  wond'rous  grace ; 
Now  we  would  serve  thee  all  our  days, 
And  spend  a  life  of  prayer  and  praise. 

12 


226-227-228   invitations,  &c. 

226  L.  M>    JOHN  5.  7.         Thwaiti 

1  TTOW  long,  thou  faithful  God,  shall  I, 

J_  Here  in  thy  ways  forgotten  lie? 
When  shall  the  means  of  healing  be 
The  channels  of  thy  grace  to  me . 

2  Sinners  on  every  sidestep  in, 
And  wash  away  their  pain  and  sin; 
But  I,  an  helpless,  sin-sick  soul, 
Still  lie  expiring  at  the  pool. 

3  Thou  covenant  angel,  swift  come  down! 
To-day,  thine  own  appointments  crown; 
Thy  pow'r  into  the  means  infuse, 

And  give  them  now  their  sacred  use. 

4  Thou  seest  me  lying  at  the  pool — 

I  would,  thou  know'st  I  would  be  whole ; 
>  Oh !  let  the  troubled  waters  move, 
And  minister  thy  healing  love. 

227  S.  M.     MATT.  4.  16.        Watts. 

1  f  ■  ^HE  Lord  on  high  proclaims 

His  Godhead  from  his  throne ; 
"Mercy  and  Justice  are  the  names 
"By  which  I  will  be  known. 

2  "Ye  dying  souls  that  sit 

"In  darkness  and  distress, 
"Look  from  the  borders  of  the  pit, 
."To  my  recov'ring  grace.'" 

3  Sinners  shall  hear  the  sound  j 

Their  thankful  tongues  shall  own, 
"Our  righteousness  and  strength  is  found 
"In  thee,  the  Lord  alone.'" 

4  In  thee  shall  Israel  trust, 

And  see  their  guilt  forgiv'n ; 
God  will  pronounce  the  sinner  just, 
And  take  the  saints  to  heav'n. 

228  L.  M.     REV.  3.  17. 

1   If  HEAR  the  counsel  of  a  friend, 
|_  And  to  his  soothing  voice  attend : 
"Come,  sinners,  wretched,  blind  and  poor, 
"Come,buv  from  my  unbounded  store. 


INVITATIONS,  &c.  229 

2  "I  only  ask  you  to  receive, 
"For  freely  I  my  blessing  give  f* 
Jesus!  and  are  thy  blessings  free? 
Then  I  may  dare  to  come  to  thee, 

3  I  come  for  grace,  like  gold  refin'd, 
T'  enrich  and  beautify  my  mind ;    .. 
Grace,  that  will  trials  well  endure, 
And  in  the  furnace  grow  more  pure. 

4  Naked  I  come,  for  that  bright  dress, 
Thy  perfect,  spotless  righteousness; 
That  glorious  robe,  so  richly  dy'd 

In  thine  own  blood,  my  shame  to  hide. 

5  Like  Bartimeus,  now  to  thee 

I  come  and  pray,  that  I  may  see; 
E'en  clay  is  eye-salve  in  thy  hand, 
If  thou  the  blessing  but  command. 

6  Here,  wretched,  poor  and  blind  I  came ; 
O !  let  me  not  return  the  same ; 

Let  me  depart,  all  gracious  Lord! 
Happy,  enrichM,  to  sight  restor'd. 

229         C.  M.     PSALM  37.  4.       Ryland. 

1  ^k  LORD,  I  would  delight  in  thee, 
\J   And  on  thy  care  depend; 

To  thee  in  every  trouble  flee, 
My  best,  my  only  friend. 

2  When  all  created  streams  are  dry'd, 

Thy  fulness  is  the  same ; 

May  I  with  this  be  satisfy'd, 

And  glory  in  thy  name ! 

3  Why  should  the  soul  a  drop  bemoan, 

VVho  has  a  fountain  near; 
A  fountain,  which  will  ever  run 
With  waters  sweet  and  clear. 

4  No  good  in  creatures  can  be  found, 

But  may  be  found  in  thee; 
I  must  have  all  things,  and  abound, 
While  God  is  God  to  me, 

5  O  that  I  had  a  stronger  faith ! 

To  look  within  the  veil, 
To  credit  what  my.  Saviour  saith, 
Whose  word  can  never  fail. 


230-231        PERSEVERANCE. 

6  He  that  has  made  my  heaven  secure, 

Will  here  all  good  provide; 
While  Christ  is  rich  can  I  be  poor, 
What  can  I  want  beside  ? 

7  O  Lord,  I  cast  my  care  on  thee, 

I  triumph  and  adore  ; 
Henceforth  my  great  concern  shall  be, 
To  love  and  please  thee  more. 

230  L.  M.    ISA.  55.  6.  Upton. 

1  "1  r^OOR  sinner,  here  lift  up  your  voice, 

Loud  in  your  Saviour's  name  rejoice  j 
Bless  him  for  mercy's  joyful  sound, 
And  seek  him  while  he  may  be  found. 

2  His  gospel  still  invites  the  poor, 
To  ask  for  mercy  at  his  do*or: 
JYlercy  and  love  in  him  abound, 

O  seek  him  while  he  may  be  found ! 

3  Come  with  your  guilty  burdens  all, 
Low  at  his  footstool  humbly  fall, 

Though  foes  and  fears  your  hearts  surround, 
Yet  seek  him,  for  he  will  be  found. 

4  Though  you  the  chief  of  sinners  are$ 
He'll  not  despise  your  humble  pray'r, 
Your  hopes,  your  wishes  may  be  crown'd, 
O  seek  him  while  he  may  be  found ! 

5  And  when  you  test  his  pard'ning  love, 
And  all  his  tender  mercies  prove, 
Entreat  poor  sinners  all  around, 

To  seek  him  while  he  mny  be  found.1] 

231  S.  M.    JUDE  24.  25.         Watts. 

1  f  ■  lO  God  the  only  wise, 

Our  Saviour  and  our  King, 
Let  all  the  saints  below  the  skies 
Their  humble  praises  bring. 

2  'Tis  his  Almighty  love, 

His  counsel  and  his  care, 
Preserves  us  safe  from  sin  and  death/ 
^nd  ev'ry  hurtful  snare. 


PERSEVERANCE.       232-233 

3  He  will  present  our  souls, 

Unblemish'd  and  complete, 
Before  the  glory  of  his  face, 
With  joys  divinely  great. 

4  Then  all  the  chosen  seed, 

Shall  meet  around  the  throne, 
Shall  bless  the  conduct  of  his  grace. 
And  make  his  wonder^  known. 

5  To  our  Redeemer  God, 

Wisdom  and  power  belong, 
Immortal  crowns  of  majesty, 
And  everlasting  song. 

232         L.  M.     PSALM  42.  11.    Newton. 

1  %/%7~HY'  O  my  soul?  tnese  anxious  cares? 

f  f    Why  thus  cast  down  with  doubts  anc 
fears  ? 
How  canst  thou  want  if  God  provide, 
Or  lose  thy  way  with  such  a  guide? 

2  When  first  before  his  mercy  seat 
Thou  didst  to  him  thy  all  commit, 
He  gave  the  warrant  from  that  hour, 
To  trust  his  wisdom  love  and  power. 

3  Did  ever  trouble  yet  befall, 
And  he  refuse  to  hear  thy  call  ? 
And  has  he  not  his  promise  past, 
That  thou  shall  overcome  at  last? 

4  He  who  has  help'd  me  hitherto, 
Will  help  me  all  my  journey  through, 
And  give  me  daily  cause  to  raise 
New   Ebenezers  to  his  praise. 

233         S.  M.     ISA.  3.  10.  Kent. 

1  %/%7~HAT  cheering  words  are  these? 

J  y      Their  sweetness  who  can  tell?   . 
In  time,  and  to  eternity, 

'Tis  with  the  righteous  well. 

2  In  ev'ry  state  secure, 

Kept  by  Jehovah's  eye, 
'Tis  well  with  them  while  life  endures, 
And  well  when  call'd  to  die 
12* 


234-235    FAMILY  WORSHIP. 

3  'Tis  well  when  joys  arise, 

'Tis  well  when  sorrows  flow. 
'Tis  well  when  darkness  veils  the  skies? 
And  strong  temptations  blow. 

4  ['Tis  well  when  on  the  mount 

They  feast  on  dying  love : 
And  'tis  as  well  in  God's  account, 
When  they  the  furnace  prove.] 

5  'Tis  wTell  when  at  his  throne, 

They  wrestle  weep  and  pray, 
'Tis  well  when  at  his  feet  they  groan, 
Yet  bring  their  wants  away. 

234  C.  M.     2  COR.  3.  3. 

1  TF,  Lord,  in  thy  fair  book  of  life, 

|_  My  worthless  name  doth  stand; 
And  in  mine  heart  the  law  is  writ 
By  thine  unerring  hand. 

2  If  I  'm  secure  by  grace  divine, 

Of  crowns  above  the  skies; 
And  on  the  road  from  thy  rich  stores, 
Shall  meet  with  fresh  supplies. 

3  To  thee,  in  sweet  melodious  strains, 

My  grateful  voice  I'll  raise, 
But  life's  too  short,  my  powers  too  weak, 
To  show  forth  half  thy  praise. 

4  [Had  I  ten  thousand  thousand  tongues, 

Not  one  should  silent  be ; 
Had  I  ten  thousand  thousand  hearts, 
I'd  give  them  all  to  thee. 

235  L.  M.     PSALM  55.  17.  Kem. 

1  f^i  LORY  to  thee,  my  God,  this  night, 
.\J|~For  all  the  blessings  of  the  light; 
Keep  me,  O  keep  me,  King  of  kings, 
Beneath  thy  own  Almighty  wings. 

2  Forgive  me  Lord,  for  thy  dear  Son, 
The  ills  that  I  this  day  have  done; 
That,  with  the  world,  myself  and  thee, 
J,  ere  I  sleep,  at  peace  may  be. 


FAMILY  WORSHIP.      236-237 

3  Teach  me  to  live,  that  I  may  dread 
The  grave  as  little  as  my  bed ; 
Teach  me  to  die,  that  so  I  may 
Rise  glorious  at  the  awful  day. 

4  O  let  my  soul  on  thee  repose, 

And  may  sweet  sleep  mine  eye-lids  close ; 
Sleep  that  shall  me  more  vigorous  make, 
To  serve  my  God  when  I  awake . 

5  If  in  the  night  I  sleepless  lie, 

My  soul  with  heavenly  thoughts  supply; 
Let  no  ill  dreams  disturb  my  rest, 
No  powers  of  darkness  me  molest. 

236         L.  M.    JOHN  3.  10.         Beddome. 

1  I~ESUS,  my  love,  my  chief  delight, 
^P  For  thee  I  long,  for  thee  I  pray : 
Amid  the  shadows  of  the  night, 

Amid  the  business  of  the  day. 

2  When  shall  I  see  thy  smiling  face, 

That  face  which  I  have  often  seen: 
Arise,  thou  sun  of  righteousness, 
Scatter  the  clouds  that  intervene. 

3  Thou  art  the  glorious  gift  of  God, 

To  sinners  weary  and  distrest; 
The  first  of  all  his  gifts  bestowed, 
And  certain  pledge  of  all  the  rest. 

4  Could  I  but  say  this  gift  is  mine, 

Pd  tread  the  world  beneath  my  feet, 
No  more  at  poverty  repine, 

Nor  envy  the  rich  sinner's  state. 

5  The  precious  jewel  I  would  keep, 

And  lodge  it  deep  within  my  heart, 
At  home,  abroad,  awake,  asleep, 
It  never  should  from  thence  depart. 

237         C  M.     PSALM  55.  17. 

1  1 1  ^HOU  Son  of  God,  whose  flaming  eyes 

Our  inmost  thoughts  perceive, 
Accept  the  evening's  sacrifice, 
Which  now  to  thee  we  give. 

2  We  bow  before  thy  gracious  throne, 

And  think  ourselves  sincere ; 


238  FAMILY  WORSHIP. 

But  show  us,  Lord,  is  every  one 
Thy  real  worshipper? 

3  Is  here  a  soul  that  knows  thee  not, 

Nor  feels  his  want  of  thee? 
A  stranger  to  the  hlood  which  bought 
His  pardon  on  the  tree? 

4  Extort  the  cry,  what  must  be  done 

To  save  a  wretch  like  me  ? 
How  shall  a  trembling  sinner  shun 
That  endless  misery  ? 

5  I  must  this  instant  now  begin 

Out  of  my  sleep  to  wake, 
And  turn  to  God,  and  every  sin 
Continually  forsake. 

6  I  must  for  faith  incessant  cry, 

And  wrestle  Lord,  with  thee; 
I  must  be  born  again,  or  die 
To  all  eternity. 

238         S.  M.     PSALM  4.  8. 

1  r  ■  1HE  day  is  past  and  gone, 

The  evening  shades  appear 5 
O  may  we  all  remember  well, 
The  night  of  death  draws  near. 

2  We  lay  our  garments  by, 

Upon  our  beds  to  rest ; 
So  death  will  soon  disrobe  us  all 
Of  what  we  here  possess. 

3  Lord,  keep  us  safe  this  night, 

Secure  from  all  our  fears; 
May  angels  guard  us  while  we  sleep 
Till  morning  light  appears. 

4  And  if  we  early  rise, 

And  view  the  unwearied  sun, 
May  we  set  out  to  win  the  prize, 
And  after  glory  run. 

5  And  when  our  days  are  past, 

And  we  from  time  remove, 
O  may  we  in  thy  bosom  rest, 
The  bosom  of  thy  love. 


FAMILY  WORSHIP.    239-240-241 

239  L.  M.     PSALM  4.  8.  Watts. 

1  r  ■  1HUS  far  the  Lord  has  led  me  on, 

Thus  far  his  power  prolongs  my  days 
And  every  evening  shall  make  known 
Some  fresh  memorial  of  his  grace. 

2  Much  of  my  time  has  run  to  waste, 

And  I  perhaps  am  near  my  home  ; 
But  he  forgives  my  follies  past, 

He  gives  me  strength  for  days  to  come. 

3  Faith  in  his  name  forbids  my  fear: 

O  may  thy  presence  ne'er  depart ! 
And  in  the  morning  make  me  hear 
The  love  and  kindness  of  thy  heart. 

4  Thus  when  the  night  of  death  shall  come, 

My  flesh  shall  rest  beneath  the  ground, 
And  wait  thy  voice  to  rouse  my  tomb, 
With  sweet  salvation  in  the  sound. 

240  L.  M.     GEN.  18.    19.     Doddridge. 

1  "¥7^  ATHER  of  all,  thy  care  we  bless, 

Jj  Which  crowns  our  families  with  peace; 
From  thee  they  spring,  and  by  thy  hand 
They  have  been,  and  are  still  sustained. 

2  To  God,  most  worthy  to  be  praised, 
Be  our  domestic  altars  rais'd : 

Who,  Lord  of  heaven,  scorns  not  to  dwell 
With  saints  in  their  obscurest  cell. 

3  To  thee  may  each  united  house, 
Morning  and  night,  present  its  vows; 
Our  servants  there,  and  rising  race, 
Be  taught  thy  precepts  and  thy  grace. 

4  O  may  each  future  age  proclaim 
The  honors  of  thy  glorious  name! 
While  pleasM  and  thankful  we  remove 
To  join  the  family  above. 

241  S.  M.    PSALM  55.  17.      Watts. 

1  "   "    ET  sinners  take  their  course, 

\_2  And  choose  the  road  to  death ; 
But  in  the  worship  of  my  God, 
I'll  spend  my  daily  breath. 

2  My  thoughts  address  his  throne, 

When  morning  brings  the  light; 


242  TIMES  AND  SEASONS. 

I  seek  his  blessings  ev'ry  noon, 
And  pay  my  vows  at  night. 

3  Thou  wilt  regard  my  cries, 

O  my  eternal  God! 
While  sinners  perish  in  surprise, 
Beneath  thine  angry  rod. 

4  Because  they  dwell  at  ease., 

And  no  sad  changes  feel ; 
They  neither  fear  nor  trust  thy  name* 
Nor  learn  to  do  thy  will. 

5  But  I  wTith  all  my  cares, 

Will  lean  upon  the  Lord ; 
I'll  cast  my  burdens  on  his  arm, 
And  rest  upon  his  word. 

6  His  arm  shall  well  sustain 

The  children  of  his  love; 
The  ground  on  which  their  safety  stands* 
No  earthly  power  can  move. 

242      C  M.     PSALM  31.  15.     Beddomeu 

1  "j%/|"  Y  times  of  sorrow  and  of  joy, 

[f  §     Great  God,  are  in  thy  hand, 
My  choicest  comforts  come  from  thee, 
And  go  at  thy  command. 

2  If  thou  shouldst  take  them  all  away, 

Yet  would  1  not  repine ; 
Before  they  were  possess'd  by  me, 
They  were  entirely  thine. 

3  Nor  would  I  drop  a  murm'ring  word, 

Though  the  whole  world  were  gone, 
But  seek  enduring  happiness 
In  thee,  and  thee  alone. 

4  What  is  the  world  with  all  its  stores? 

*Tis  but  a  bitter  sweet : 
When  I  attempt  to  pluck  the  rose, 
A  piercing  thorn  I  meet. 

5  Here  perfect  bliss  can  ne'er  be  found, 

The  honey's  mix'd  with  gall; 
'Midst  changing  scenes  and  dying  friends, 

Rothmi  rrv«T,©lJ  in  all. 


TIMES  AND  SEASONS.         243-244 
243         C.  M.     PSALM  42.  5.        Steele. 

1  T^k  EAR  Saviour,  when  my  thoughts  recall, 

\j    The  wonders  of  thy  grace; 
Low  at  thy  feet  asham'd  I  fall. 
And  hide  this  wretched  face. 

2  Shall  love  like  thine  be  thus  repaid; 

Ah  vile  ungrateful  heart! 
By  earth's  low  cares  detain'd,  betray'd, 
From  Jesus  to  depart. 

3  From  Jesus,  who  alone  can  give 

True  pleasure,  peace  and  rest; 
When  absent  from  my  Lord,  I  live 
Unsatisfied,  unblest. 

4  But  he,  for  his  own  mercy's  sake, 

My  wand'ring  soul  restores : 
He  bids  the  mourning  heart  partake 
The  pardon  it  implores. 

5  O,  while  I  breathe  to  thee,  my  Lord, 

The  penitential  sigh ; 
Confirm  the  kind,  forgiving  word, 
With  pity  in  thine  eye . 

6  Then  shall  the  mourner  at  thy  feet, 

Rejoice  to  seek  thy  face ; 
And  grateful  own  how  kind,  how  sweet, 
Thy  condescending  grace. 

244        C.  M.     ROM.  13.  13.  Brow. 

1  A    NDnow  my  soul,  another  year 
f\    Of  thy  short  life  is  past, 

I  cannot  long  continue  here, 
And  this  may  be  my  last. 

2  Much  of  my  dubious  life  is  gone, 

Nor  will  return  again; 
And  swift  my  passing  moments  run, 
The  few  that  yet  remain. 

3  Awake  my  soul,  with  utmost  care 

Thy  true  condition  learn  ; 
What  are  thy  hopes,  how  sure,  how  fair, 
And  what  thy  great  concern  ? 

4  Now  a  new  scene  of  time  begins, 

Set  on  afresh  for  heaven, 


245-246      TIMES  AND  SEASONS. 

Seek  pardon  for  thy  former  sins, 

In  Christ  so  freely  given. 
5  Devoutly  yield  thyself  to  God, 

And  on  his  grace  depend ; 
With  zeal  pursue  the  heavenly  road, 

Nor  doubt  a  happy  end. 

245  L.  M.     DEUT.  8.  2.  Medley. 

1  T71ATHER  of  mercies!  God  of  love! 

r   Whose  kind  compassion  still  we  prove: 
Our  praise  accept  and  bless  us  here, 
Thus  brought  to  see — another  year. 

2  What  shall  we  render  to  thy  name, 
Or  how  thy  glorious  praise  proclaim: 
Whose  constant,  kind,  indulgent  care, 
Has  brought  us  to — another  year. 

3  Thy  bounty,  pity,  patience  too, 

With  thankful  hearts,  Lord,  we  review; 
And  own  we've  had  a  plenteous  share 
To  bring  us  to — another  year. 

4  Our  souls,  our  all,  we  here  resign, 
Make  us,  and  keep  us,  ever  thine : 
And  grant  that  in  thy  love  and  fear 
We  may  begin — another  year. 

5  Be  this  our  sweet  experience  still, 
To  know  and  do  thine  holy  will; 
Then  shall  our  souls  with  joy  sincere, 
Bless  thee  for  this — another  year. 

6  Help  us  to  walk,  as  in  thy  sight, 
With  growing  pleasure  and  delight; 
Then  whether  life  or  death  appear, 
We'll  bless  thee  for — another  year. 

7  Still,  Lord,  through  life  thy  love  display, 
And  then  in  death's  approaching  day 
We'll  joyful  part  with  all  that's  here, 
Nor  wish  on  earth — another  year. 

246  L.  M.     PSALM  48.  10.    Medley. 

1  ET  me,  thou  sovereign  Lord  of  all, 

|_^Low  at  thy  footstool  humbly  fall ; 
And  while  I  feel  affliction's  rod, 
Be  still,  and  know  that  thou  art  God. 


CHOICE  OF  A  DEACON.     247-248 

2  When  or  wherever  tbou  shalt  smite, 
I'll  own  thee  kind,  I'll  own  thee  right; 
And  underneath  the  heaviest  load 

Be  still,  and  know  that  thou  art  God.  ~~ 

3  Dost  thou  my  earthly  comforts  slay> 
And  take  beloved  ones  away  ? 

Yet  will  my  soul  revere  the  rod, 
Be  still,  and  know  that  thou  art  God. 

4  Let  me  not  murmur,  nor  repine, 
Under  those  trying  strokes  of  thine ; 
But  while  I  walk  the  mournful  road, 
Be  still,  and  know  that  thou  art  God. 

5  Still  let  this  truth  support  my  mindy 
Thou  canst  not  err,  nor  be  unkind; 
And  thus  may  I  improve  the  rod> 
Be  still,  and  know  that  thou  art  God. 

247  L.  M.    ZACH.  14.  6.    Watts.  S. 

1  "^TST"111^  darkness  l°ng  nas  veil'd  my  mind* 

j  \     And  smiling  day  once  more  appears. 
Then,  my  Redeemer,  then  I  find 
The  folly  of  my  doubts  and  fears. 

2  Straight  I  upbraid  my  wandering  heart, 

And  blush  that  I  should  ever  be 
Thus  prone  to  act  so  base  a  part,* 
Or  harbor  one  hard  thought  of  thee. 

3  O,  let  me  then  at  length  be  taught, 

(What  I  am  still  so  slow  to  learn, 
That  God  is  love  and  changes  not, 
Nor  knows  the  shadow  of  a  turn. 

4  Thou  art  as  ready  to  forgive, 

As  I  am  ready  to  repine ; 
Thou,  therefore,  all  the  praise  receive; 
Be  shame  and  self  abhorence  mine. 

248  L.  M.     l'TIM.  8.  13.  Rippon. 


F 


AIR  Zion's  King  we  suppliant  bow, 
And  hail  the  grace  thy  church  enjoys  * 
Her  officers  are  all  thy  own, 
With  all  the  gifts  thv  love  employs; 
13 


249-250        BEFORE  SERMON. 

2  Up  to  thy  throne  we  lift  our  eyes, 

For  blessings  to  attend  our  choice,  - 

Of  such  whose  generous,  prudent  zeal, 
Shall  make  thy  favor'd  ways  rejoice. 

3  Happy  in  Jesus,  their  own  Lord, 
May  they  his  sacred  table  spread; 
The  table  of  their  pastor  fill, 
And  fill  the  holy  poor  with  bread. 

4 [When  pastors,  saints,  and  poor  they  serve, 

May  their  own  hearts  with  grace  be  crownM : 
While  patience,  sympathy,  and  joy 
Adorn,  and  through  their  lives  abound.] 

5  By  purest  love  to  Christ,  and  truth, 
O !  may  they  win  a  good  degree 
Of  boldness  in  the  Christian  faith, 
And  meet  the  smile  of  thine  and  thee! 

6  And  when  the  work  to  them  assign'd— 
The  work  of  love,  is  fully  done; 

Call  them  from  serving  tables  here, 
To  sit  around  thy  g.onous  throne. 

249  S.  M.    JOHN  11.  35.      Beddome. 

1  *1T\  IB  Christ  o'er  sinners  weep, 

\j   And  shall  our  cheeks  be  dry? 
Let  floods  of  penitential  grief 
Burst  forth  from  every  eye. 

2  The  Son  of  God  in  tears, 

Angels  with  wonder  see ! 
Be  thou  astonish'd,  O  my  soul, 
He  shed  those  tears  for  thee. 

3  He  wept  tha t  we  might  weep  ; 

Each  sin  demands  a  tear; 
In  heav'n  alone  no  sin  is  found, 
And  there's  no  weeping  there. 

250  CM.     MATT    13.46.      Steele. 

1    "\7"E  glitt'nng  toys  of  earth,  adieu, 
gj       A  nobler  choice  be  mine  ; 
A  real  prize  attracts  my  view, 
A  treasure  all  divine. 


BEFORE  SERMON.     251-252 

2  Begone,  unworthy  of  my  cares, 

Ye  specious  baits  of  sense, 
Inestimable  worth  appears, 
The  pearl  of  price  immense 

3  Jesus  to  multitudes  unknown, 

O  name  divinely  sweet! 
Jesus,  in  thee,  in  thee  alone, 
Wealth,  honor,  pleasure  meet. 

4  Should  both  the  Indies,  at  my  call, 

Their  boasted  stores  resign ; 

With  joy  I  would  resign  them  all, 

For  leave  to  call  thee  mine. 

5  Should  earth's  vain  treasures  all  depart 

Of  this  dear  gift  possess'd; 
Fd  clasp  it  to  my  joyful  heart, 
And  be  forever  bless'd. 

6  Dear  sovereign  of  my  soul's  desires, 

Thy  love  is  bliss  divine  ; 
Accept  the  wish  that  love  inspires, 
And  bid  me  call  thee  mine. 

251        L.  M.    JOHN  21.  6.  fc Watts, 

1  1\T0W  while  the  g°sPel  net  is  cast, 
J_^  Do  thou,  O  Lord,  the  effort  own; 
From  num'rous  disappointments  past, 
Teach  us  to  hope  in  thee  alone. 

2  May  this  be  a  much  favor'd  hour 
To  souls  in  Satan's  bondage  led,- 

O  clothe  thy  word  with  sov'reign  power 
To  break  the  rocks  and  raise  the  dead ! 

3  To  mourners  speak  a  cheering  word, 
On  seeking  souls  vouchsafe  to  shine; 
Let  poor  backsliders  be  restor'd, 
And  all  thy  saints  in  praises  join. 

4  [Ohear  our  prayer  and  give  us  hope,  1 
That  when  thy  voicashall  call  us  home, 
Thou  still  will  raise  a  people  up, 

To  love  and  praise  thee  in  our  room.] 
'52        7s.     PSALM  84.  1.        D.  Tcjrneb,. 

ORD  of  Hosts,  how  lovely  fair, 
E'en  on  earth  thy  temples  are; 


253-254     BEFORE  SERMON. 

Here  thy  waiting  people  see 
Much  of  heav'n,  and  much  of  thee. 

2  From  thy  gracious  presence  flows, 
Bliss  that  softens  all  our  woes; 
While  the  Spirit's  holy  fire 
Warms  our  hearts  with  pure  desire. 

3  Here  we  supplicate  thy  throne, 
Here  thou  mak*st  thy  glories  known , 
Here  we  learn  thy  righteous  ways, 
Taste  thy  love,  and  sing  thy  praise. 

4  Thus  with  festive  songs  of  joy, 
We  our  happy  lives  employ; 
Love  and  long  to  love  thee  more, 
Till  from  earth  to  heav'n  we  soar. 

253  L.  ML    MATT.  6.  11.       Hoske*, 

1  1VTOST  gracious  Father,  God  of  all,' 

If  1  To  thee  we  come,  on  thee  we  call 
By  whom  both  man  and  beast  are  fed, 
Give  us  this  day  our  daily  bread. 

2  All  our  supplies  on  thee  depend, 
Whatever  we  want,  in  mercy  send; 
Thou  art  the  glorious  fountain  head, 
Give  us  this  day  our  daily  bread. 

3.  Nothing,  O  Lord,  do  we  deserve; 
The  thought  of  merit  we  would  dread: 
'Tis  alms  alone  we  humbly  crave ; 
Give  us  this  day  our  daily  bread. 

4  Forgiving  grace  do  thou  impart 
To  cheer  and  sanctify  each  heart ; 
May  we  in  death,  join  with  each  head, 
And  feed  on  Christ  the  living  bread. 

254  L.  M.    ZACH.  13.  1.      Fellows. 

1  r  I  ^HE  food  on  which  thy  children  live, 

3_  Great  God,  is  thine  alone  to  give; 
And  we,  for  grace  receiv'd  would  raise, 
A  sacred  song  of  love  and  praise. 

2  How  vast,  how  full,  how  rich,  how  free, 
Dear  Jesus,  thy  rich  treasures  be ; 

To  the  full  fountain  of  our  joys, 
We  gladly  come  for  fresh  supplies. 


BEFORE  SERMON.         255-256 

3  For  this  we  wait  upon  thee,  Lord, 
For  this  we  listen  to  thy  word, 
Descend  like  gentle  show'rs  of  rain, 
Nor  let  our  souls  attend  in  vain. 

255  C.  M.    ISA.  53.  1.  Newton. 

1  "TWTOWj  gracious  Lord,  thine  arm  reveal, 
_|_^|     And  make  thy  glory  known  ; 

Now  let  us  all  thy  presence  feel, 
And  soften  hearts  of  stone. 

2  Help  us  to  venture  near  thy  throne, 

And  plead  a  Saviour's  name : 
For  ail  that  we  can  call  our  own, 
Is  vanity  and  shame. 

3  Send  down  thy  spirit  from  above, 

That  saints  may  love  thee  more ; 
And  sinners  now  may  learn  to  love, 
That  never  lov'd  before. 

4  And  when  before  thee  we  appear, 

In  our  eternal  home, 
May  growing  numbers  worship  here, 
And  praise  thee  in  our  room. 

256  C.  M.     PHIL.  3.  12.     Doddridge. 

1  A    WAKE,  my  soul,  stretch  ev'ry  nerve, 
_£^    And  press  with  vigor  on: 

A  heavenly  race  demands  thy  zeal, 
And  an  immortal  crown. 

2  'Tis  God's  all  animating  voice, 

That  calls  thee  from  on  high ; 
'Tis  his  own  hand  presents  the  prize 
To  thine  aspiring  eye. 

3  A  cloud  of  witnesses  around 

Hold  thee  in  full  survey : 
Forget  the  steps  already  trod, 
And  onward  urge  thy  way. 

4  Blest  Saviour!  introduced  by  thee, 

Have  we  our  race  begun; 
And  crown'd  with  vict'ry,  at  thy  feet 
We'll  lay  our  laurels  down, 
13* 


257-258        BEFORE  SERMON. 

257  S.  M.    PSALM  138.  5.    Doddridgb. 

1  "l^fOW  let  our  voices  join 
JJ^I     To  form  a  sacred  song ; 
Ye  pilgrims  in  Jehovah's  ways, 

With  music  pass  along. 

2  How  straight  the  path  appears, 

How  open  and  how  fair! 
No  lurking  gins  t'  entrap  our  feet! 
No  fierce  destroyer  there- 

3  But  flowers  of  paradise 

In  rich  profusion  spring; 
The  Son  of  glory  gilds  the  path, 
And  dear  companions  sing. 

4  See  Salem's  golden  spires 

In  beauteous  prospect  rise ; 
And  brighter  crowns  than  mortals  wear, 
Which  sparkle  through  the  skies. 

5  All  honor  to  his  name 

Who  marks  the  shining  way ! 
To  him  who  leads  the  wand'rers  on 
To  realms  of  endless  day. 

258  C.  M.     ACTS  10.  35.     Beddome, 

1  TT  I'OW  free  and  boundless  is  the  grace 

w    g_  Of  our  Redeeming  God, 
Extending  to  the  Greek  and  Jew, 
And  men  of  every  blood. 

2  The  mightiest  king  and  meanest  slave 

May  his  rich  mercy  taste ; 
He  bids  the  beggar  and  the  prince 
Unto  the  gospel  feast. 

3  None  are  excluded  thence,  but  those 

Who  do  themselves  exclude; 
Welcome  the  learned  and  polite, 
The  ignorant  and  rude. 

4  Come  then,  ye  men  of  every  name, 

Of  every  rank  and  tongue; 
What  you  are  willing  to  receive 
Doth  unto  you  belong . 


BEFORE  SERMON.        259-260 

259  C  M.    ACTS  8.  34.  Perry, 

1  "   "    ET  earth  and  seas,  with  all  the  skies, 

f_j  In  grateful  songs  conspire  j 
Since  Christ  the  Lord  for  sinners  dies, 
To  pluck  them  from  the  fire. 

2  Satan  accuses  all  the  saints, 

And  roars  as  lions  do; 
But  Jesus  hears  their  long  complaints, 
And  says,  "I  die  for  you." 

3  'Tis  Christ  that  plucks  our  souls  as  brands 

From  everlasting  fire ; 
And  safely  keeps  us  in  his  hands, 
Till  death  shall  raise  us  higher. 

4  In  filthy  garments  we  were  drest,  j 

To  purity  estranged  ; 
Nor  did  we  differ  from  the  rest, 

"Till  grace  the  heart  had  changed." 

5  O  may  our  souls  with  rapture  think, 

While  with  our  tongues  we  tell, 
How  Jesus  pluck'd  us  from  the  brink 
Of  misery  and  hell. 

6  Victorious  grace  and  boundless  love, 

To  God  alone  belong  ; 
Praise  him  below,  praise  him  above. 
In  every  tuneful  song. 

260  C.  M.     PROV.  23.  26.      Hoskdts. 

1  "¥""^T7"HAT  language  now  salutes  the  ear? 

W     It  is  our  Father's  voice ! 
Let  all  the  world  attentive  hear, 
And  every  soul  rejoice. 

2  Sinner,  he  kindly  speaks  to  thee," 

However  vile  thou  art ; 
Here's  grace  and  pardon,  rich  and  free — ? 
My  son,  give  me  thy  heart. 

3  For  thee,  a  traitor,  Jesus  bled, 

And  suffered  dreadful  smart; 
For  thee  the  Lord  was  crucified— - 
My  son,  give  me  thy  heart. 


261-262        BEFORE  SERMON. 

4  Tho'  thou  hast  long  my  grace  withstood, 

And  said  to  me  "Depart ;" 
I  claim  the  purchase  of  my  blood — 
My  son,  give  me  thy  heart. 

5  I'll  form  thee  for  myself  alone, 

And  every  good  impart ; 
I'll  make  my  great  salvation  known — 
My  son,  give  me  thy  heart. 

6  Come,  Lord,  and  conquer  now  my  heart, 

Set  up  in  me  thy  throne; 
Bid  sin  and  Satan  hence  depart, 
And  claim  me  as  thine  own. 

261  S.  M.     REV.  15.    Hammond. 

1  A    WAKE  and  sing  the  song 
/\    Of  Moses  and  the  Lamb, 

Wake  every  heart  and  every  tongue 
To  praise  the  Saviour's  name. 

2  Sing  of  his  dying  love, 

Sing  of  his  rising  power, 
Sing  how  he  intercedes  above 
For  those  whose  sins  he  bore. 

3  Sing  on  your  heavenly  way,'. 

Ye  ransom'd  sinners,  sing: 

Sing  on,  rejoicing  every  day, 

In  Christ  th'  eternal  King. 

4  Soon  shall  ye  hear  him  say, 

Ye  blessed  children  come; 
Soon  will  he  call  you  hence  away, 
And  take  his  pilgrims  home. 

262  C.  AL     JER.  3.  19.  Newton. 

1       A    LAS !  by  nature  how  depraved, 
f\    How  prone  to  every  ill? 
Our  lives  to  Satan  how  enslav'd, 
How  obstinate  our  will! 

I  And  can  such  sinners  be  restored, 
Such  rebels  reconcil'd  ? 
Can  grace  itself  the  means  afford 
To  make  a  foe  a  child? 


BEFORE  SERMON.  263 

3  Jesas  for  sinners  undertakes, 

And  died  that  we  may  live : 
His  blood  a  full  atonement  makes, 
And  cries  aloud  ,  * 'Forgive." 

4  Yet  one  thing  more  must  grace  provide, 

To  bring  us  home  to  God  ; 
Or  vve  shall  slight  the  Lord,  who  died, 
And  trample  on  his  blood. 

5  The  Holy  Spirit  must  reveal 

The  Saviour's  work  and  worth: 
Then  the  hard  heart  begins  to  feel 
A  new  and  heavenly  birth. 

6  Thus  bought  with  blood,  and  born  again 

Redeem'd  and  sav'd  by  grace; 
Rebels,  in  God's  own  house  obtain, 
A  son's  or  daughter's  place. 

263         C.  M.     LUKE  4.  18.      Doddridge. 

1  TIT  ARK,  the  glad  sound,  the  Saviour  cornea, 

I    I    The  Saviour,  promis'd  long ! 
Let  every  heart  prepare  a  throne, 
And  every  voice  a  song. 

2  On  him,  the  Spirit,  largely  pour'd, 

Exerts  his  sacred  fire ; 
Wisdom  and  might,  and  zeal  and  love, 
His  holy  breast  inspire. 

3  He  comes  the  prisoners  to  release, 

In  Satan's  bondage  held ; 
The  gates  of  brass  before  him  burst, 
The  iron  fetters  yield. 

4  He  comes,  from  thickest  films  of  vice 

To  clear  the  mental  ray  ; 
And  on  the  eyes  opprest  with  night, 
To  pour  celestial  day. 

5  He  comes,  the  broken  heart  to  bind, 

The  bleeding  soul  to  cure  ; 
And  with  the  treasures  of  his  grace, 
T' enrich  the  humble  poor. 

6  Our  glad  hosannas   Prince  of  peace 

Thy  welcome  shall  proclaim; 
And  heaven's  eternal  arches  ring 
With  thy  beloved  name, 


264-265BEFORE  SERMON. 

264  O.  M.     REV.  15.  3.  Steele. 

1  ^iOME,  ye  that  love  the  Saviour's  name, 
\^_y  And  joy  to  make  it  known, 

The  Sovereign  of  your  heart  proclaim, 
And  bow  before  his  throne. 

2  Behold  your  king,  your  Saviour's  crown'd, 

With  glories  all  divine ; 
And  tell  the  wondring  nations  round 
How  bright  his  glories  shine. 

3  Infinite  power  and  boundless  grace ; 

In  him  unite  their  rays ; 
You  that  have  e'er  beheld  his  face, 
Can  you  forbear  his  praise  ? 

4  When  in  his  earthly  courts  we  view 

The  glories  of  our  King  ; 
We  long  to  love  as  angels  do, 
And  wish  like  them  to  sing. 

5  And  shall  wre  long  and  wish  in  vain? 

Lord,  teach  our  songs  to  rise ! 
Thy  love  can  animate  the  strain, 
And  bid  it  reach  the  skies. 

6  O  happy  period !  glorious  day ! 

When  heaven  and  earth  shall  raise, 
With  all  their  powers,  the  raptur'd  lay, 
To  celebrate  thy  praise. 

265  C.  M.     1  COR.  16.  9. 

1  1~ESUS,  thou  all  redeeming  Lord, 
J     Thy  blessings  we  implore, 
Open  the  door  to  preach  thy  word, 

The  great  effectual  door. 

2  Gather  the  outcasts  in,  and  save 

From  sin  and  Satan's  power ! 

And  let  them  now  acceptance  have, 

And  know  their  gracious  hour. 

3  Lover  of  souls,  thou  know'st  to  prize 

What  thou  hast  bought  so  dear; 
Come  then,  and  in  thy  people's  eyes, 
With  all  thy  wounds  appear, 


BEFORE  SERMON.         266-267 

4  Thy  feet  were  nail'd  to  yonder  tree, 

To  trample  down  their  sin; 
Thy  hands  they  all  strech'd  out  may  see, 
To  take  thy  murd'rers  in. 

5  Ready  thou  art  the  blood  t'  apply, 

And  prove  the  record  true : 
And  all  thy  wounds  to  sinners  cry, 
"I  suffered  this  for  you !" 

266         L.  M.     ISA.  4.  4.       Cruttendew, 

1  IT    OR  D,  didst  thou  die,  but  not  for  me  ? 

[_jAm  I  forbid  to  trust  thy  blood! 
Hast  thou  not  pardons  rich  and  free ; 
And  grace,  an  overwhelming  flood ! 

2  Who,  then,  shall  drive  my  trembling  soul 
From  thee,  to  regions  of  despair? 

Who  has  survey'd  the  sacred  roll, 
And  found  my  name  not  written  there? 

3  Presumptuous  thought  to  fix  the  bound — 
To  limit  mercy's  sovereign  reign : 
What  other  happy  souls  have  found 

I'll  seek ;  nor  shall  I  seek  in  vain. 

4  I  own  my  guilt;  my  sins  confess: 
Can  men  or  devils  make  them  more? 
Of  crimes  already  numberless, 
Vain  the  attempt  to  swell  the  score. 

5  Were  the  black  list  before  my  sight, 
While  I  remember  thou  hast  dy'dy 
'Twould  only  urge  my  speedier  flight 
To  seek  salvation  at  thy  side. 

6  Lo  at  thy  feet  I'll  cast  me  down ; 
To  thee  reveal  my  guilt  and  fear, 
And— if  thou  spurn  me  from  thy  throne — 
I'll  be  the  first  who  perishM  there. 

267         L.  M.     HEB.  10.  22.        Beddome. 

1   ^PRINKLED  with  reconciling  blood, 
^5  I  dare  approach  thy  throne,  O  God; 
Thy  face  no  frowning  aspect  wears, 
Thy  hand  no  vengeful  thunder  bears! 


268  BEFORE  SERMON. 

2  Th1  encircling  rainbow,  peaceful  sign, 
Doth  with  refulgent  brightness  shine; 
And  while  my  faith  beholds  it  near, 

I  bid.farewell  to  every  fear. 

3  Let  me  my  grateful  homage  pay ; 
With  courage  sing,  with  fervor  prayj 
And  though  myself  a  wretch  undone, 
Hope  for  acceptance  through  thy  son. 

4  Thy  Son,  who  on  the  'cursed  tree, 
Expired  to  set  the  vilest  free ; 

On  this  I  build  my  only  claim, 
And  all  I  ask  is  in  his  name. 

5  O,  raise  my  heart  and  tune  my  voice, 
While  I  have  breath  to  pray  or  praise; 
This  work  shall  make  my  heart  rejoicej 
And  spend  the  remnant  of  my  days. 

268        C.  M.    PSALM  27.  3.  Tatb* 

1  r  I IHRO'  all  the  changing  scenes  of  lifej 

I       In  trouble  and  in  joy, 
The  praises  of  my  God  shall  still 
My  heart  and  tongue  employ* 

2  Of  his  deliverance  t  will  boast, 

Till  all  who  are  distrest, 
From  my  example  comfort  take, 
And  charm  their  griefs  to  rest. 

3  The  hosts  of  God  encamp  around 

The  dwellings  of  the  just; 
Protection  he  affords  to  all 

Who  make  his  name  their  trust; 

4  Oh,  make  but  trial  of  his  love — 

Experience  will  decide 
How  blest  are  they,  and  only  they$ 
Who  in  his  truth  confide. 

5  Fear  him,  ye  saints,  and  you  will  then 

Have  nothing  else  to  fear: 
Make  you  his  service  your  delight — 
Your  wants  shall  be  his  care. 

6  While  hungry  lions  lack  their  prey 

The  Lord  will  food  provide 


BEFORE  SERMON.    269-270-271 

For  such  as  put  their  trust  in  him, 
And  see  their  needs  supply'd. 

269         L.  M.     2  COR.  1.  12.         Watts. 

1  TTESUS,  thou  everlasting  King, 

^JJ  Accept  the  tribute  which  we  bring, 
Accept  thy  well  deserved  renown, 
And  wear  our  praises  as  thy  crown. 

2  Let  every  act  of  worship  be, 
Like  our  espousal,  Lord,  to  thee; 
Like  the  blest  hour  when  from  above, 
We  first  received  the  pledge  of  love. 

3  The  gladness  of  that  happy  day, 
O  may  it  ever,  ever,  stay ! 

Nor  let  our  faith  forsake  its  hold, 
Nor  hope  decline  nor  love  grow  cold ! 

4  Each  following  minute  as  it  flies, 
Increase  thy  praise,  improve  our  joys, 
Till  we  are  raised  to  sing  thy  name, 
At  the  great  supper  of  the  Lamb. 

&70         L.  M.     REV.  11.  15.       Beddome, 

1  A    SCEND  thy  throne,  Almighty  King, 
/\^    And  spread  thy  glories  all  abroad; 

Let  thine  own  arm  salvation  bring, 
And  thou  be  known  the  gracious  God. 

2  Let  millions  bow  before  thy  seat, 
Let  humble  mourners  seek  thy  face, 
Bring  daring  rebels  to  thy  feet, 
Subdu'd  by  thy  victorious  grace. 

3  O  let  the  kingdoms  of  the  world 
Become  the  kingdoms  of  the  Lord; 
Let  saints  and  angels  praise  thy  name, 
Be  thou  through  heaven  and  earth  adorM. 

271        S.  M.     1  JOHN  5.  1.     Doddridge. 

1   /^\UR  heavenly  Father  calls, 
\J   And  Christ  invites  us  near  ; 
With  both  our  friendship  shall  be  sweet, 
And  our  communion  dear. 
14 


272-273         BEFORE   SERMON. 

2  God  pities  all  our  griefs : 

He  pardons  every  day; 
Almighty  to  protect  our  souls, 
And  wise  to  guide  our  way. 

3  How  large  his  bounties  are; 

What  varied  stores  of  good, 
Diffused  from  our  Redeemer's  hand, 
And  purchased  with  his  blood ! 

4  Jesus,  our  living  head, 

We  bless  thy  faithful  care; 

Our  advocate  before  the  throne, 

And  our  forerunner  there. 

5  Here  fix,  my  roving  heart ! 

Here  wait,  my  warmest  love ! 
Till  the  communion  be  complete 
In  nobler  scenes  above. 

272  L.  M.     LUKE  8.  18.       Fawcett. 

1  1 1 1HY  presence,  gracious  God,  afford, 

;1L  Prepare  us  to  receive  thy  word : 
Now  let  thy  voice  engage  our  ear, 
And  faith  be  mix'd  with  what  we  hear. 

2  Distracting  thoughts  and  cares  remove, 
And  fix  our  hearts  and  hopes  above; 
With  food  divine  may  we  be  fed, 

And  satify'd  with  living  bread. 

3  To  us  the  sacred  word  apply, 
With  sovereign  power  and  energy ; 
And  may  we,  in  thy  faith  and  fear, 
Reduce  to  practice  what  we  hear. 

4  Father,  in  us  thy  Son  reveal ; 
Teach  us  to  know  and  do  thy  will : 
Thy  saving  power  and  love  display, 
And  guide  us  to  the  realms  of  day. 

273  L.  M.     MATT.  28. 18. 

1  •  f^\  O  preach  my  gospel,'  saith  the  Lord, 

^J|~"Bid  the  whole  earth  my  grace  receive, 
Explain  to  them  my  sacred  word,  * 

Bid  them  believe,  obey  and  live. 

2  I'll  make  your  great  commission  known, 
And  ye  shall  prove  my  gospel  true, 


AFTER  SERMON.         274-275 

By  all  the  works  that  I  have  done, 
By  all  the  wonders  ye  shall  do. 

3  Go  heal  the  sick,  go  raise  the  dead, 
Go  cast  out  devils  in  my  name; 
Nor  let  my  prophets  be  afraid, 

Tho'  Greeks  reproach,  and  Jews  blaspheme. 

4  Teach  all  the  nations  my  commands; 
I'm  with  you  till  the  world  shall  end; 
All  power  is  trusted  in  my  hands, 

I  can  destroy  and  can  defend." 

274         C.  M.     ISA.  55.  1.  Watts. 

1  "    "    ET  every  mortal  ear  attend, 

Lj  And  every  heart  rejoice; 
The  trumpet  of  the  gospel  sounds 
With  an  inviting  voice. 

2  Come  all  ye  hungry,  starving  souls, 

That  feed  upon  the  wind, 
And  vainly  strive  with  earthly  toys 
To  fill  an  empty  mind. 

3  Eternal  wisdom  has  prepar'd 

A  soul  reviving  feast, 
And  bids  your  longing  appetites 
The  rich  provision  taste. 

4  Ho !  ye  that  pant  for  living  streams, 

And  pine  away  and  die ; 
Here  you  may  quench  your  raging  thirst 
With  springs  that  never  dry. 

5  Dear  Lord!  the  treasures  of  thy  love 

Are  everlasting  mines, 
Deep  as  our  helpless  mis'ries  are, 
And  boundless  as  our  sins! 

6  The  happy  gates  of  gospel  grace 

Stand  open  night  and  day; 
Lord,  we  are  come  to  seek  supplies, 
And  drive  our  wants  away. 

275         C.  M.     1  COR.   7.  31. 


F 


AREWELL,  vain  world,  I  bid  adieu, 
Your  glories  I  despise, 


276  AFTER  SERMON. 

Your  friendship  I  no  more  pursue, 
Your  flatt'ries  are  but  lies. 

2  You  promise  happiness  in  vain, 

Nor  can  you  satisfy ; 
Your  highest  pleasures  turn  to  pain, 
And  all  your  treasures  die. 

3  Had  I  the  Indies,  east  and  west, 

And  riches  of  the  sea, 
Without  my  God  I  could  not  rest, 
For  he  is  all  to  me. 

4  Then  let  my  soul  rise  far  above, 

By  faith  I'll  take  my  wing 
To  the  eternal  realms  of  love , 
Where  saints  and  angels  sing. 

5  There's  love  and  joy  that  will  not  waste, 

There's  treasures  that  endure ; 
There's  pleasures  that  will  always  last, 
When  time  shall  be  no  more. 

276        L.  M.     LUKE  23.  42.        Watts. 

1  1     TOW  blest  are  they  whose  feet  have  found 

^The  way  into  Immanuel's ground; 
And  steadfast  walk  the  blissful  road, 
Far  from  the  paths  by  sinners  trod. 

2  Their  weary  spirits  sweetly  rest, 
Contentedly  on  Jesus'  breast; 
They  so  much  of  his  mercy  prove, 
As  wins  their  grateful  souls  to  love. 

3  His  spirit  shows  their  sins  forgiv'n, 
And  seals  them  for  the  heirs  of  heav'n; 
And  gives  them  patience  here  to  wait, 
Till  Jesus  them  to  bliss  translate. 

4  He  arms  them  for  the  evil  day, 

That  they  in  heart  with  him  might  stay; 
.     He  girds  them  with  his  mighty  pow'r, 
And  brings  them  through  the  trying  hour. 

5  Then  rest,  my  soul,  upon  the  Lord, 
E'en  Jesus  Christ,  the  living  word  ; 
And  then  thy  joy  shall  ne'er  decay, 
'Till  it  break  out  in  endless  day. 


AFTER  SERMON.      277-278 

277  C.  M.     JER.  6.  16.       Doddridge. 

1  TNQUIRE,  ye  pilgrims,  for  the  way, 

|_   That  leads  to  Zion's  hill, 
And  thither  set  your  steady  face, 
With  a  deter min'd  will. 

2  Invite  the  strangers  all  around, 

Your  pious  march  to  join; 
And  spread  the  sentiments  you  feel 
Of  faith  and  love  divine. 

3  O  come,  and  to  his  temple  haste, 

And  seek  his  favor  there ; 
Before  his  footstool  humbly  bow, 
And  pour  your  fervent  prayer. 

4  O  come  and  join  your  souls  to  God 

In  everlasting  bands  ; 
Accept  the  blessing  he  bestows, 
With  thankful  hearts  and  hands. 

278  L.  M.  PHIL.  1.  23.  Swain. 

1  "1%/T  Y  soul,  whene'er  thou  shalt  arrive 

If  |     On  those  bright  hills  where  angels  live. 
What  object  first  will  draw  thine  eyes? 
And  where  wilt  thou  begin  thy  joys? 

2  Methinks  when  I  (releas'd  from  sin) 
My  everlasting  work  begin, 

When  on  my  new  fledgM  wings  I  rise, 
And  tread  the  shores  beyond  the  skies — 

3  I'll  run  through  every  golden  street, 
And  ask  each  happy  soul  I  meet, 

6 Where  is  the  Lord  whose  praise  you  sing? 
Direct  a  stranger  to  the  King.' 

4  Til  search  the  blissfull  mansions  round; 
Nor  rest  till  I  my  Lord  have  found; 
Till  on  his  wounded  side  I  gaze, 

And  see  my  Saviour  face  to  face. 

5  There  will  I  fix  my  wond'ring  eyes : 
There  Fll  begin  eternal  joys, 

And  look  and  Jove  away  my  soul, 
While  everlasting  ages  roll. 
14* 


279-280         AFTER  SERMON. 

279  L.  M.     CANT.  7.  5.  Watts. 

1  "l^TOW  in  the  galPries  of  his  grace 
J_^|  Appears  the  King,  and  thus  he  says: 
"How  fair  my  saints  are  in  my  sight, 

My  love  how  pleasant  for  delight!" 

2  Kind  is  thy  language,  sovereign  Lord, 
There's  heavenly  grace  in  ever}r  word; 
From  that  dear  mouth  a  stream  divine 
Flows  sweeter  than  the  choicest  wine. 

3  Such  wondrous  love  awakes  the  lip 
Of  saints  that  were  almost  asleep, 
To  speak  the  praises  of  thy  name, 
And  make  our  cold  affections  flame. 

4  These  are  the  joys  he  lets  us  know, 
In  fields  and  villages  below; 
Gives  us  a  relish  of  his  love, 

But  keeps  his  noblest  feasts  above. 

5  In  Paradise,  within  the  gates, 
An  higher  entertainment  waits ; 
Fruits  new  and  old  laid  up  in  store, 
Where  we  shall  feed;  but  thirst  no  more! 

280  S.  M.    PSALM  95.  Watts, 

1  ^""^OME  sound  his  praise  abroad, 
\^y  And  hymns  of  glory  sing; 
Jehovah  is  the  Sov'reign  God, 

The  universal  King, 

2  He  formM  the  deeps  unknown; 

He  gave  the  seas  their  bound ; 
The  wat'ry  worlds  are  all  his  own, 
And  all  the  solid  ground. 

3  Come,  worship  at  his  throne, 

Come,  bow  before  the  Lord  ; 
We  are  his  works,  and  not  our  own, 
He  form'd  us  by  his  word. 

4  To  day  attend  his  voice, 

Nor  dare  provoke  his  rod, 
Come  like  the  people  of  his  choice, 
And  own  your  gracious  God. 

5  But  if  your  ears  refuse 

The  language  of  his  grace, 


AFTER  SERMON.         281-282 
And  hearts  grow  hard,  like  stubborn  Jews, 
That  unbelieving  race. 
6  The  Lord,  in  vengeance  drest, 
Will  lift  his  hand  and  swear — 
"You  that  despise  my  promised  rest, 
Shall  have  no  portion  there." 

281  L.  M.     EPH.  3.  16.  Watts. 

1  £~^\  OxME,  dearest  Lord,  descend  and  dwell 
^yJBy  faith  and  love  in  every  breast; 
Then  shall  we  know,  and  taste,  and  feel, 
The  joys  that  cannot  be  expressed. 

2  Come  fill  our  hearts  with  inward  strength, 
Make  our  enlarged  souls  possess, 

And  learn  the  height,  and  breadth,  and   length 
Of  thine  unmeasurable  grace. 

3  Now  to  the  Lord  whose  power  can  do 
More  than  our  thoughts  and  wishes  know, 
Be  everlasting  honors  done 

By  all  the  Church,  through  Christ  his  Son. 

282  L.  M.     PSALM  34.  15.      Watts. 

1  "    "    ORD,  I  will  bless  thee  all  my  days, 

|_jThy  praise  shall  dwell  upon  my  tongue: 
My  soul  shall  glory  in  thy  grace; 
While  saints  rejoice  to  hear  the  song. 

2  Come,  magnify  the  Lord  with  me, 
Let  evVy  heart  exalt  his  name : 

I  sought  the  eternal  God,  and  he 
Has  not  expos'd  my  hope  to  shame. 

3  I  told  him  all  my  secret  grief, 

My  secret  groaning  reachM  his  ears ; 
He  gave  my  inward  pains  relief, 
And  calm'd  the  tumult  of  my  fears. 

4  To  him  the  poor  lift  up  their  eyes, 
With  heavenly  joy  their  faces  shine; 
A  beam  of  mercy  from  the  skies 
Fills  them  with  light  and  love  divine. 

&  His  holy  angels  pitch  their  tents 
Around  the  men  that  serve  the  Lord ; 
Oh  fear  and  love  him  all  his  saints, 
Taste  of  his  grace,  and  trust  his  word. 


283-284         AFTER  SERMON. 

6  The  wild  young  lions,  pinch'd  with  pain 
And  hunger,  roar  through  all  the  wood; 
But  none  shall  seek  the  Lord  in  vain, 
Nor  want  supplies  of  real  good. 

283  C.  M.     PSALM  116.  Watts. 

1  "If  LOVE  the  Lord ;  he  heard  my  cries, 

|_  And  pity'd  ev'ry  groan; 
Long  as  I  live,  when  troubles  rise, 
I'll  hasten  to  his  throne. 

2  I  love  the  Lord ;  he  bow'd  his  ear, 

And  chasM  my  griefs  away ; 

0  let  my  heart  no  more  despair, 
While  I  have  breath  to  pray ! 

3  The  Lord  beheld  me  sore  distrest, 

He  bade  my  pains  remove ; 
Return,  my  soul,  to  God  thy  rest, 
For  thou  hast  known  his  love. 

4  My  God  hath  sav'd  my  soul  from  death, 

And  dryM  my  falling  tears; 
Now  to  his  praise  I'll  spend  my  breath, 
And  my  remaining  years. 

284  L.  M.     ACTS  9.  6.         Fawcett. 

1  ~W~^T7~ITH  melting  hearts  and  weeping  eyes, 

y  \   My  guilty  soul  for  mercy  cries,- 
What  shall  I  do  or  whither  flee, 
T'  escape  that  vengeance  due  to  me? 

2  Till  now  I  sawno  danger  nigh; 

1  liv'd  at  ease,  nor   fearMtodie; 
Wrapt  up  in  self  deceit  and  pride, 
'I  shall  have  peace  at  last,'  I  cryM. 

3  But  when,  great  God!  thy  light  divine, 
Had  shone  on  this  dark  soul  of  mine, 
Then  I  beheld  with  trembling  awe, 
The  terrors  of  thy  holy  law. 

4  How  dreadful  now  my  guilt  appears, 
In  childhood,  youth  and  growing  years, 
Before  thy  pure  discerning  eye, 

Lord  what  a  filthy  wretch  am  I  !^ 

5  Should  vengeance  still  my  soul  pursue. 
Death  and  destruction  are  my  due, 


AFTER  SERMON.        285-286 
Yet  mercy  can  my  guilt  forgive, 
And  bid  a  dying  sinner  live. 
6  Does  not  thy  sacred  word  proclaim 
Salvation  free  in  Jesus'  name  ? 
To  him  I  look  and  humbly  cry, 
'O  save  a  wretch  condemned  to  die!' 
285         C.  M.     PSALM  102.  WattsI 

1  ET  Zion  and  her  sons  rejoice ; 
I  A  Behold  the  promis'd  hour: 

Her  God  hath  heard  her  mourning  voice, 
And  comes  f  exalt  his  power. 

2  Her  dust  and  ruins  that  remain, 

Are  precious  in  our  eyes,- 
Those  ruins  shall  be  built  again, 
And  all  that  dust  shall  rise. 

3  He  sits  a  sov 'reign  on  his  throne, 

With  pity  in  his  eyes; 
He  hears  the  dying  pris'ners  groan, 
And  sees  their  sighs  arise. 

4  He  frees  the  souls  condemn'd  to  death ; 

And  when  his  saints  complain, 
It  shan't  be  said,    that  praying  breath 
Was  ever  spent  in  vain. 

5  This  shall  be  known  when  we  are  dead, 

And  left  on  long  record  ; 
That  ages  yet  unborn  may  read, 
And  trust  and  praise  the  Lord. 

286        L.  M.     PSALM  117.  Watts. 

1  X71ROM  all  that  dwell  below  the  skies, 
X?   Let  the  Creator's  praise  arise,- 

Let  the  Redeemer's  name  be  sung, 
Thro'  every  land,  by  every  tongue. 

2  Eternal  are  thy  mercies  Lord, 
Eternal  truth  attends  thy  word,- 

Thy  praise  shall  sound  from  shore  to  shore, 
Till  suns  shall  rise  and  set  no  more. 

3  Your  lofty  themes,  ye  mortals  bring, 
In  songs  of  praise,  divinely  sing: 
The  great  salvation  loud  proclaim, 
And  shout  for  joy  the  Saviour's  name. 


287-288         AFTER  SERMON. 
4  In  ev'ry  land  begin  the  song, 
To  ev'ry  land  the  strains  belong, 
In  cheerful  sounds  your  voices  raise. 
And  fill  the  world  with  sounding  praise. 

287  L.  M.     CANT.  1.  7.  Watt? 

1  f  ■  lIIOU  whom  my  soul  admires  above 

L  All  earthly  joy  and  earthly  love, 
Tellme,dear  Shepherd,  let  me  know, 
Where  doth  thy  sweetest  pasture  grow? 

2  Where  is  the  shadow  of  that  rock, 
That  from  the  sun  defends  thy  flock? 
Fain  would  I  feed  among  thy  sheep, 
Among  them  rest ;  among  them  sleep. 

3  Why  should  thy  bride  appear  like  one 
That  turns  aside  to  paths  unknown? 
My  constant  feet  would  never  rove, 
Would  never  seek  another  love. 

4  [The  footsteps  of  thy  flock  I  see : 
Thy  sweetest  pastures,  here  they  be : 
Awond'rous  feast  thy  love  prepares, 
Bought  with  thy  wounds,  and  groans,  and  tears, 

5  His  dearest  flesh  he  makes  my  food, 
And  bids  me  drink  his  richest  blood  ; 
Here  to  these  hills  my  soul  will  come, 
Till  my  beloved  leads  me  home.] 

288  •<  L.  M.     CANT.   5.  9.  Watts. 

1  1 1  iHE  wond'ring  world  inquires  to  know 

Why  should  I  love  my  Jesus  so : 
"What  are  his  charms,"  say  they,  "above 
The  objects  of  a  mortal  love?" 

2  Yes,  my  beloved,  to  my  sight 

Shows  a  sweet  mixture,  red  and  white; 
All  human  beauties,  all  divine, 
In  my  beloved  meet  and  shine. 

3  [White  is  his  soul,  from  blemish  free, 
Red  with  the  blood  he  shed  for  me . 
The  fairest  of  ten  thousand  fairs, 

A  sun  amongst  ten  thousand  stars. 

4  Compassions  in  his  heart  are  found, 
Near  to  the  signals  of  his  wound; 


AFTER  SERMON         289-290 
His  sacred  side  no  more  shall  bear, 
The  cruel  scourge,  the  piercing  spear.] 
5  All  over  glorious  is  my  Lord, 
Must  be  beloved  and  yet  adored  ; 
His  worth,  if  all  the  nations  knew, 
Sure  the  whole  earth  would  love  him  too. 

289  C.  M.     PSALM  115.  1.      Rippon. 

1  ~]^]"OT  unto  us,  but  thee  alone, 
JL^|     Bless'd  Lamb,  be  glory  giv'n: 
Here  shall  thy  praises  be  begun, 

And  carried  on  in  heav'n. 

2  The  hosts  of  spirits  now  with  thee, 

Eternal  anthems  sing; 

To  imitate  them  here,  lo!  we 

Our  hallelujahs  bring. 

3  Had  we  our  tongues  like  them  inspired, 

Like  theirs  our  songs  should  rise : 
Like  them,  we  never  should  be  tir'd, 
But  love  the  sacrifice. 

4  Till  we  the  veil  of  flesh  lay  down, 

Accept  our  weaker  lays ; 
And  when  we  reach  thy  Father's  throne, 
We'll  give  thee  nobler  praise. 

290  C.  M.     PHIL.  1.  6.  Medley. 

1  ~[%/B~  Y  soul,  arise  in  joyful  lays, 

I  y  1     Renounce  this  earthly  clod ; 
Tune  all  thy  powers  to  sweetest  praise, 
And  sing  thy  gracious  God. 

2  When  in  my  heart  his  heav'nly  love 

He  sweetly  sheds  abroad, 
How  joyfully  he  makes  me  prove 
He  is  my  gracious  God. 

3  In  all  my  trials  here  below, 

Pll  humbly  kiss  his  rod, 
For  this  thro' grace  I  surely  know, 
He's  still  my  gracious  God. 

4  In  all  the  ways  thro'  which  I've  pass'd, 

And  all  the  path's  I've  trod, 
It  ever  has  appear'd  at  last, 
He's  still  my  gracious  God. 


291-292         AFTER  SERMON. 

5  When  in  my  last  departing  hour, 

I  pass  through  deaths  coLd  flood; 
Upheld  by  sov 'reign  love  and  pow'r, 
I'll  sing  my  gracious  God. 

6  And  when  he  shall  my  spirit  bring 

Toheav'n,  my  blest  abode, 
There  in  eternity  I'll  sing, 
Thou  art  my  gracious  God. 

291  C.   M.     PSALM  121.  1.     Watts.  S. 

1  T7^  ARTH  has  engrossed  my  love  too  long  ; 

\2JI   'Tis  time  I  lift  mine  eyes 
Upward,  dear  Father,  to  thy  throne, 
And  to  my  native  skies. 

2  There  the  blest  Man,  my  Saviour  sits; 

The  God,  how  bright  he  shines! 
And  scatters  infinite  delights 
On  all  the  happy  minds. 

3  Seraphs,  with  elevated  strains, 

Circle  the  throne  around  ; 
And  move  and  charm  the  starry  plains^ 
With  an  immortal  sound. 

4  Jesus,  the  Lord,  their  harps  employs; 

Jesus,  my  love,  they  sing  ; 
Jesus,  the  life  of  both  our  joys, 
Sounds  sweet  from  every  string. 

292  L.  M;     1  COR.  15.  3.         Peek*, 

1  OtlNNERS  rejoice,  'tis  Christ  that  died;   ; 
J^  Behold  his  blood  flows  from  his  side, 
To  wash  your  souls  and  raise  you  high, 

To  dwell  with  God  above  the  sky. 

2  'Tis  Christ  that  died,  O  love  divine! 
Here  mercy,  truth,  and  justice  shine; 
God  reconcil'd,  and  sinners  bought 

With  Jesus'  blood — how  sweet  the  thought. 

3  'Tis  Christ  that  died,  a  truth  indeed, 
On  which  my  faith  would  ever  feed: 
Nor  let  the  works  that  I  perform, 

Be  namM  to  swell  a  haughty  worm. 

4  'Tis  Christ  that  died,  'tis  Christ  was  slain 
To  save  my  soul  from  endless  pain* 


AFTER  SERMON.       293-294-295 

'Tis  Christ  that  died,  shall  be  my  theme,  *« 

While  1  have  breath  to  praise  his  name. 

293  C.  M.     HEB.  5.  6  Cennick. 

1  f  ■  ^HOU  dear  Redeemer,  dying  Lamb, 

We  love  to  hear  of  thee; 
No  music's  like  thy  charming  name, 
Nor  half  so  sweet  can  be. 

2  O  let  us  ever  hear  thy  voice, 

In  mercy  to  us  speak ; 
And  in  our  Priest  we  will  rejoice, 
Thou  great  Melchisedec. 

3  Our  Jesus  shall  be  still  our  theme, 

While  in  this  world  we  stay: 
We'll  sing  our  Jesus'  lovely  name, 
When  all  things  else  decay. 

4  When  we  appear  in  yonder  cloud, 

With  all  thy  favor'd  throng, 
Then  will  we  sing  more  sweet,  more  loud, 
And  Christ  shall  be  our  song. 

294  C.  ML     MATT.  13.  3.  23.  Needham. 

1  ~]^TOW,  Lord,  the  heavenly  seed  is  sown, 
\_\     Be  it  thy  servant's  care, 

Thy  heavenly  blessing  to  bring  down, 
By  humble,  fervent  prayer. 

2  In  vain  we  plant  without  thine  aid, 

And  water  too  in  vain: 
Lord  of  the  harvest,  God  of  grace, 
Send  down  thy  heav'nly  rain. 

3  Then  shall  our  cheerful  hearts  and  tongues, 

Begin  this  song  divine  j 
Thou,  Lord  hast  giv'n  the  rich  increase, 
And  be  the  glory  thine. 

295  L.  M      GAL.  1.  4.  Fawcett. 

1  TESUS,  the  heavenly  lover,  gave 
qJ  His  life  my  wretched  soul  to  save : 
Resolv'd  to  make  his  mercy  known, 
He  kindly  claims  me  for  his  own. 

2  Rebellious,  I  against  him  strove, 
Till  melted  and  constraint  by  love: 

15  1 


296-297         AFTER  SERMON. 
With  sin  and  self  I  freely  part, 
The  love  of  Christ  has  won  my  heart. 

3  My  guilt,  my  wretchedness  he  knows, 
Yet  takes  and  owns  me  for  his  spouse; 
My  debts  he  pays,  and  sets  me  free, 
And  makes  his  riches  o'er  to  me. 

4  Lost  in  astonishment-  I  see, 
Jesus!  thy  boundless  love  tome; 
With  angels^  I  thy  grace  adore, 

And  long  to  love  and  praise  thee  more. 

5  Since  thou  wilt  take  me  for  thy  bride! 

0  Saviour,  keep  me  near  thy  side ! 

1  fain  would  give  thee  all  my  heart, 
^    Nor  ever  from  my  Lord  depart. 

296  S.  M.     1  COR.  6.  17-     Doddridge. 

1  1|~"VEAR  Saviour,  we  are  thine, 

\J   By  everlasting  bands  ; 
Our  names,  our  hearts,  we  would  resign, 
Our  souls  are  in  thy  hands. 

2  To  thee  we  still  would  cleave 

With  ever  growing  zeal ; 
If  millions  tempt  us  Christ  to  leave, 
O  let  them  ne'er  prevail. 

3  Thy  spirit  shall  unite 

Our  souls  to  thee  our  head; 
Shall  form  us  to  thy  image  bright^ 
That  we  thy  paths  may  tread. 

4  Death  may  our  souls  divide 

From  these  abodes  of  clay ; 
But  love  shall  keep  us  near  thy  side, 
Through  all  the  gloomy  way. 

5  Since  Christ  and  we  are  one, 

Why  should  we  doubt  "or  fear? 
If  he  in  heaven  hath  fix'd  his  throne, 
He'll  fix  his  members  there. 

297  L.  M.     1  COR.  15.  57.  Watts.  L. 
1   X>  ELIEVER,  lift  thy  drooping  head, 

[jThy  Saviour  has  the  vict'ry  gain'd ; 
See  all  thy  foes  in  triumph  led. 
And  everlasting  life  obtained. 


AFTER  SERMON.  £9g 

2  God  from  the  grave  has  rais'd  his  Son, 
Death  and  the  powers  of  hell  are  spoil'd ; 
Justice  declares  the  work  is  done, 
And  God  and  man  are  reconcil'd. 

3  Lo!  the  Redeemer  leaves  the  tomb; 
Behold  "Salvation's  Captain"  rise! 
His  mighty  arms  their  strength  resume, 
And  conquest  sparkles  in  his  eyes. 

4  Christians,  for  whom  the  Lord  was  slain, 
Give  to  his  name  the  glory  due; 

O  let  his  love  your  hearts  constrain 
To  live  to  him  who  died  for  you. 

5  Earth's  empty  toys  no  more  esteem,     - 
Your  minds  from  worldly  thoughts  remove ; 
Let  your  affections  rise  with  him, 

And  set  your  hearts  on  things  above. 

298         C  M.     ACTS  20.  24.       Newton. 

1  ~    "    ET  worldly  minds  the  world  pursue, 

|_j  It  has  no  charms  for  me ; 
Once  I  admired  its  trifles  too, 
But  grace  has  set  me  free. 

2  Its  pleasures  now  no  longer  please; 

No  more  content  afford ; 
Far  from  my  heart  be  joys  like  these, 
Now  I  have  seen  the  Lord. 

3  As  by  the  light  of  op'ning  day, 

The  stars  are  all  conceaPd, 
So  earthly  pleasures  fade  away, 
When  Jesus  is  reveal'd. 

4  Creatures  no  more  divide  my  choice, 

I  bid  them  all  depart  ; 
His  name,  and  love,  and  gracious  voice, 
Have  fix'd  my  roving  heart. 

5  Now,  Lord,  I  would  be  thine  alone, 

And  wholly  live  to  thee, 
But  may  I  hope  that  thou  wilt  own 
A  worthless  worm  like  me. 

6  Yes — tho'  of  sinners  I'm  the  worst, 

I  cannot  doubt  thy  will  ; 
For  if  thou  hadst  not  lov'd  me  first, 
I  had  refused  thee  still. 


299-300-301   AFTER  SERMON. 

299  C.  M.     MATT.  11.  28. 

1  ^^lOME,  humble  souls,  ye  mourners  come, 
\^/  And  wipe  away  your  tears; 

Adieu  to  all  your  sad  complaints, 
Your  sorrows  and  your  fears. 

2  Come,  shout  aloud  the  Father's  grace, 

And  sing  the  Saviour's  love ; 
Soon  shall  you  join  the  glorious  theme, 
In  loftier  strains  above. 

3  Thanks  to  my  God  for  ev'ry  gift 

His  bounteous  hands  bestow; 
And  thanks  eternal  for  that  love 
Whence  all  those  comforts  flow. 

4  Forever  let  my  grateful  heart 

His  boundless  grace  adore, 
Which  gives  ten  thousand  blessings  now, 
And  bids  me  hope  for  more. 

5  Transporting  hope !  still  on  my  soul 

Let  thy  sweet  glories  shine, 
Till  thou  thyself  art  lost  in  joys, 
Immortal  and  divine. 

300  L.  M.     MATT.  13.  23. 

1  A    LMIGHTY  Father!  bless  the  word, 
f\  Which  through  thy  grace,  we  now  have 

heard ; 
O  may  the  precious  seed  take  root, 
Spring  up,  and  bear  abundant  fruit. 

2  We  praise  thee  for  the  means  of  grace, 
Thus  in  thy  court  to  seek  thy  face ; 
Grant,  Lord,  that  we  who  worship  here, 
May  all,  at  length,  in  heaven  appear. 

301  C.  M.    REV.  15.  4. 

1  "^CT^E  saints  of  ev'ry  rank,  with  joy, 

I       To  God  your  off 'rings  bring ; 
Let  towns  and  cities,  hills  and  vales, 
With  loud  hosannas  ring. 

2  Let  him  receive  the  glory  due 

To  his  exalted  name; 
With  thankful  tongues  and  hearts  inflam'd* 
His  wond'rous  deeds  proclaim. 


AFTER  SERMON.        302-303 
3  Praise  him  in  elevated  strains, 
And  make  the  world  to  know. 
How  great  the  master  whom  you  serve, 
And  yet  how  gracious  too. 

302  CM.     PSALM  115.6. 

1  ~H~N  God's  own  house  pronounce  his  praise, 
J_      His  grace  he  there  reveals; 

To  heav'n  your  joy  and  wonder  raise, 
For  there  his  glory  dwells. 

2  Let  all  your  sacred  passions  move, 

While  you  rehearse  his  deeds; 
But  the  great  work  of  saving  love 
Your  highest  praise  exceeds. 

3  All  that  have  motion,  life,  and  breath, 

Proclaim  your  Maker  blest, 
Yet  when  my  voice  expires  in  death, 
My  soul  shall  praise  him  best. 

303  L.  M.    2  COR.  12.  9.        Newton. 

1  T  ASK'D  the  Lord  that  I  might  grow 

In  faith,  and  love,  and  every  grace; 
Might  more  of  his  salvation  know, 
And  seek,  more  earnestly,  his  face. 

2  'Twas  he  who  taught  me  thus  to  pray, 

And  he,  I  trust,  has  answer'd  pray'r : 
But  it  has  been  in  such  a  way, 
As  almost  drove  me  to  despair. 

3  I  hop'd  that  in  some  favor'd  hour, 

At  once  he'd  answer  my  request, 

And  by  his  love's  constraining  power, 

Subdue  my  sins  and  give  me  rest. 

4  Instead  of  this,  he  made  me  feel 

The  hidden  evils  of  my  heart  ; 

And  let  the  angry  powers  of  hell, 

Assault  my  soul  in  every  part. 

5  Yea,  more — with  his  own  hands  he  seem'd 

Intent  to  aggravate  my  woe  ; 
CrossM  all  the  fair  designs  I  schem'd 
Blasted  my  gourds,  and  laid  me  low. 

6  Lord,  why  is  this?  I  trembling  cried, 

Wilt  thou  pursue  a  worm  to  death? 
15* 


304-305     public  WORSHIP. 

'Tis  in  this  way  the  Lord  replied, 
I  answer  prayer  for  grace  and  faith. 
7  These  inward  trials  I  employ, 

From  self  and  pride  to  set  thee  free; 

And  break  thy  schemes  of  earthly  joy, 
That  thou  may 'st  seek  thy  all  in  me. 

304  C.  M.     PSALM  122.  Watts. 

1  ~;<   FOW  did  my  heart  rejoice  to  hear 

|    >]_  My  friends  devoutly  say, 
In  Zion  let  us  all  appear, 
And  keep  the  solemn  day. 

2  I  love  the  gates,  I  love  the  road ; 

The  church  adorn'd  with  grace, 
Stands  like  a  palace  built  for  God, 
To  show  his  milder  face. 
.3  Up  to  her  courts  with  joy  unknown, 
The  holy  tribes  repair; 
The  Son  of  David  holds  his  throne, 
And  sits  in  judgment  there. 
4  He  hears  our  praises  and  complaints, 
And  while  his  awful  voice 
Divides  the  sinners  from  the  saints, 
We  tremble  and  rejoice. 
6  Peace  be  within  this  sacred  place, 
And  joy  a  constant  guest ! 
With  holy  gifts  and  heavenly  grace, 
Be  her  attendants  blessM. 
6  M}r  soul  shall  pray  for  Zion  still, 
While  life  or  breath  remains; 
There  my  best  friends,  my  kindred  dwell, 
There  God  my  Saviour  reigns. 

305  L.  M.  PSALM  84.  Watts. 

1  £^\  REAT  GOD!  attend,  while  Zion  sings 
VjfThe  joy  that  from  thy  presence  springs: 
To  spend  one  day  with  thee  on  earth, 
Exceeds  a  thousand  days  of  mirth. 

2  Might  I  enjoy  the  meanest  place 
Within  thy  house,  O  God  of  grace; 


PUBLIC  WORSHIP.    306-307 

Not  tents  of  ease,  nor  thrones  of  power, 
Should  tempt  my  feet  to  leave  thy  door. 

3  God  is  our  sun — he  makes  our* day: 
God  is  our'shield — he  guards  our  way 
From  all  the  assaults  of  hell  and  sin, 
From  foes  without,  and  foes  within, 

4  All  needful  grace  will  God  bestow/ 
And  crown  that  grace  with  glory  too; 
He  gives  us  all  things,  and  withholds 
No  real  good  from  upright  souls. 

5  O  God  our  King!  whose  sov'reign  sway 
The  glorious  hosts  of  heaven  obey : 
And  devils  at  thy  presence  flee, 

Blest  is  the  man  that  trusts  in  thee ! 

306  9-   M.     PSALM  27.         Watts. 

1  OJOON  as  I  heard  my  Father  say, 
J^  Ye  children  seek  my  grace, 
My  heart  replied  without  delay, 

Pll  seek  my  Father1*  face. 

2  Let  not  thy  face  be  hid  from  me, 

Nor  frown  my  soul  away; 
God  of  my  life  I  fly  to  thee 
In  a  distressing  day. 

3  Should  friends  and  kindred,  near  and  dear,  "* 

Leave  me  to  want  or  die, 
My  God  will  make  my  life  his  care, 
And  all  my  need  supply. 

4  My  fainting  flesh  had  died  with  grief, 

Had  not  my  soul  believed 
To  see  thy  grace  provide  relief, 
Nor  was  my  hope  deceived. 

5  Wait  on  the  Lord,  ye  trembling  saints, 

And  keep  your  courage  up; 
He'll  raise  your  spirit  when  it  faints, 
And  far  exceed  your  hope. 

307  C.   M.     PSALM  116.  Watts. 


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HAT  shall  1  render  to  my  God 
For  all  his  kindness  shown? 


308  PUBLIC  WORSHIP. 

My  feet  shall  visit  thine  abode, 
My  songs  address  thy  throne. 

2  Among  the  saints  that  fill  thine  house, 

My  off'rings shall  be  paid; 
There  shall  my  zeal  perform  the  vows 
My  soul  in  anguish  made. 

3  How  much  is  mercy  thy  delight, 

Thou  ever-blessed  God! 
How  dear  th)r  servants  in  thy  sight! 
How  precious  is  their  blood ! 

4  How  happy  all  thy  servants  are, 

How  great  thy  grace  to  me ! 
My  life,  which  thou  hast  made  thy  care, 
Lord  I  devote  to  thee. 

5  Now  I  am  thine,  forever  thine, 

Nor  shall  my  purpose  move, 
Thy  hand  has  loos'd  my  bonds  of  pain, 
And  bound  me  with  thy  love. 

6  Here  in  thy  courts  I  leave  my  vow, 

And  thy  rich  grace  record ; 
Witness  ye  saints,  who  hear  me  now, 
If  I  forsake  the  Lord. 

308         C.  M.     PSALM   1.  Watts. 

1  ¥3  LEST  is  the  man  who  shuns  the  p'ate, 
£3   Where  sinners  love  to  meet : 

Who  fears  to  {read  their  wicked  ways, 
And  hates  the  scoffer's  seat. 

2  But  in  the  statutes  of  the  Lord, 

Has  placed  his  chief  delight ; 
By  day  he  reads  or  hears  the  word, 
And  meditates  by  night. 

3  Green  as  the  leaf,  and  ever  fair, 

Shall  his  profession  shine; 

While  fruits  of  holiness  appear 

Like  clusters  on  the  vine. 

4  Not  so  the  impious  and  unjust : 

What  vain  designs  they  form! 
Their  hopes  are  blown  away  like  dust) 
Or  chaff  before  the  storm. 


PUBLIC  worship.    309-310 

5  Sinners  in  judgment  shall  not  stand 
Among  the  sons  of  grace, 
When  Christ  the  judge,  at  his  right  hand 
Appoints  his  saints  a  place. 
€  His  eye  beholds  the  path  they  tread, 
His  heart  approves  it  well ; 
But  crooked  ways  of  sinners  lead 
Down  to  the  gates  of  hell. 

309  C.  M.     PSALM  84.  Watts. 

1  "T^/T  Y  soul  how  lovely  is  the  place, 

I  y  1     To  which  thy  God  resorts ! 
'Tis  heaven  to  see  his  smiling  face, 
Tho1  in  his    earthly   courts. 

2  There  the  great  Monarch  of  the  skies, 

His  saving  power  displays ; 
And  light  breaks  in  upon  our  eyes, 
With  kind  and  quickening  rays. 

3  With  his  rich  gifts  the  Heavenly  Dove 

Descends  and  fills  the  place; 
While  Christ  reveals  his  wond'rous  love, 
And  sheds  abroad  his  grace. 

4  There  Mighty  God !  thy  words  declare 

The  secrets  of  thy  will; 
And  still  we  seek  thy  mercy  there, 
And  sing  thy  praises  still. 

310  C.  M.    PSALM  90.  Watts. 

1  /^\UR  GOD,  our  help  in  ages  past, 
\J  Our  hope  for  years  to  come, 
Our  shelter  from  the  stormy  blast, 

And  our  eternal  home. 

2  Beneath  the  shadow  of  thy  throne, 

Thy  saints  have  dwelt  secure  ; 
Sufficient  is  thine  arm  alone, 
And  our  defence  is  sure. 

3  Before  the  hills  in  order  stood, 

Or  earth  received  her  frame  ; 
From  everlasting  thou  art  God, 
To  endless  years  the  same. 


311-312       public  WORSHIP. 

4  Thy  word  commands  our  flesh  to  dust, 

"Return  ye  sons  of  men;1' 
All  nations  rose  from  earth  at  first. 
And  turn  to  earth  again. 

5  A  thousand  ages  in  thy  sight, 
,-    Are  like  an  evening  gene-, 

Short  as  the  watch  that  ends  the  night, 
Before  the  rising  dawn. 

6  Our  God  our  help  in  ages  past, 

Our  hope  for  years  to  come, 
Be  thou  our  guard  while  troubles  last, 
And  our  eternal  home. 

311         C.  M.     PSALM  111.  8.       Watts. 

1  f**i  RE  AT  is  the  Lord,  his  works  of  mi^ 
\J(~  Demand  our  noblest  songs; 

Let  his  assembled  saints  unite 
Their  harmony  of  tongues. 

2  Great  is  the  mercy  of  the  Lord, 

He  gives  his  children  food; 

And,  ever  mindful  of  his  word, 

He  makes  his  promise  good. 

3  His  son,  the  great  Redeemer,  came 

To  seal  his  cov'nant  sure; 
Holy  and  reverend  is  his  name, 
His  ways  are  just  and  pure. 

4  They  that  would  grow  divinely  wise, 

Must  with  his  fear  begin; 
Our  fairest  proof  of  knowledge  lies 
In  hating  every  sin. 

312         c-  M-    IlEV-  15«  8-  Watts, 

1   TTOW  strong  thine  arm  is,  mighty  God, 
g      L  Who  would  not  fear  thy  name! 
Jesus,  how  sweet  thy  graces  are, 
Who  would  not  love  the  Lamb !  - 
2  He  has  done  more  than  Moses  did, 
Our  Prophet  and  our  King; 
From  bonds  of  hell  he  freed  our  souls, 
Aod  taught  our  lips  to  sing. 


PUBLIC  WORSHIP.    313-314 

3  When  through  the  desert  Israel  went, 

With  manna  they  were  fed  ; 
Our  Lord  invites  us  to  his  flesh, 
And  calls  it  living  bread. 

4  Moses  beheld  the  promis'd  land, 

Yet  never  reached  the  place ; 
But  Christ  shall  bring  his  followers  home, 
To  see  his  Father's  face. 

5  Then  will  our  love  and  joy  be  full, 

And  feel  a  warmer  flame ; 
And  sweeter  voices  tune  the  song 
Of  Moses  and  the  Lamb. 

313  L.  M.    PSALM  122.  Watts. 

1  A    WrAY  from  every  mortal  care, 

/%    Away  from  earth,  our  souls  retreat; 
We  leave  this  worthless  world  afar, 
And  wait  and  worship  at  thy  feet. 

2  Lord  in  the  temple  of  thy  grace, 

We  see  thy  feet  and  we  adore; 
We  gaze  upon  thy  lovely  face, 

And  learn  the  wonders  of  thy  power. 

3  While  here  our  various  wants  we  mourn, 

United  groans  ascend  on  high : 
And  prayers  produce  a  quick  return 
Of  blessings  in  variety. 

4  [If  Satan  rage  and  sin  grow  strong, 

Here  we  receive  some  cheering  word  ; 
We  gird  the  gospel  armor  on, 
To  fight  the  battles  of  the  Lord. 

5  Or  if  our  spirit  faints  and  dies, 

(Our  conscience  gallM  with  inward  stings,) 
Here  doth  the  righteous  Sun  arise, 

With  healing  beams  beneath  his  wings. , 

6  Father  my  soul  would  still  abide 

Within  thy  temple,  near  thy  side; 
But  if  my  feet  must  hence  depart, 
Still  keep  thy  dwelling  in  my  heart. 

314  L.  M.  ISA.  57.  15.  Watts. 

1    fTn  HUS  saith  the  High  and  Lofty  One— 
I      I  sit  upon  my  holy  throne,- 


315-316       public  WORSHIP 

My  name  is  God ;  I  dwell  on  high: 
Dwell  in  my  own  eternity. 

2  But  I  descend  to  worlds  below; 
On  earth  I  have  a  mansion  too; 
The  humble  spirit  and  contrite, 
Is  an  abode  of  my  delight. 

3  The  humble  soul  my  words  revive, 
I  bid  the  mourning  sinner  live; 

i  Heal  all  the  broken  hearts  I  find, 
And  ease  the  sorrows  of  the  mind. 

4  [When  I  contend  againt  their  sin, 

I  make  them  know  how  vile  they've  been; 
But  should  my  wrath  forever  smoke, 
Their  souls  would  sink  beneath  the  stroke! 

5  O  may  thy  pard'ning  grace  be  nigh, 
Lest  we  should  faint,  despair  and  die! 
Thus  shall  our  better  thoughts  approve 
The  methods  of  thy  chastning  love.] 

315  L.  M.     PROV.  8.  34.  Watts. 

1  r  ■  iHUS  saith  the  wisdom  of  the  Lord — 

JL  Bless'd  is  the  man  that  hears  my  word; 
Keeps  daily  watch  before  my  gates, 
And  at  my  feet  for  mercy  waits- 

2  The  soul  that  seeks  me  shall  obtain 
Immortal  wealth  and  heavenly  gain: 
Immortal  life  is  his  reward, 

Life  and  the  favor  of  the  Lord. 

3  But  the  vile  wretch  that  flies  from  ma 
Doth  his  own  soul  an  injury: 

Fools  that  against  my  grace  rebel, 
Seek  death,  and  love  the  road  to  hell. 

316  L.  M.     2  CHRO.  6.  18.      Watts. 

1  f  |  ^HY  favors,  Lord,  surprise  our  souls! 

Will  the  Eternal  dwell  with  us? 
What  canst  thou  find  beneath  the  poles, 
To  tempt  thy  chariot  downward  thus? 

2  Still  might  he  fill  his  starry  throne, 

And  please  his  ears  with  Gabriel's  songs; 
Butth'  heav'nly  Majesty  comes  down, 
And  bows  to  hearken  to  our  tongues. 


PUBLIC  worship.    317-318 

3  Great  God  what  poor  returns  we  pay, 
For  love  so  infinite  as  thine  ,• 
Words  are  but  air,  and  tongues  but  clay,  ] 
But  thy  compassion's  all  divine. 

317         C.  M.     MATT.  10.  37.       Watts. 

1  TTOW  vain  are  all  things  here  below ! 

L  How  false,  and  yet  how  fair! 
Each  pleasure  ha>h  its  poison  too, 
And  every  sweet  a  snare. 

2  The  brightest  things  below  the  sky 

Give  but  a  flattering  light ; 
We  should  suspect  some  danger  nigh, 
Wrhere  we  possess  delight. 

3  Our' dearest  joys  and  dearest  friends,1 

The  partners  of  our  blood, 
How  they  divide  our  wavering  minds, 
And  leave  but  half  for  God* 

4  The  fondness  of  a  creature's  love  ; 

How  strong  it  strikes  the  sense! 

Thither  the  warm  affections  move,' 

Nor  can  we  call  them  thence. 

5  Dear  Saviour !  let  thy  beauties  be 

My  soul's  eternal  food ; 
And  grace  command  my  heart  away 
From  all  created  good. 

318         C.  M.     EPH.  2.  12.  Watts. 

1  ~]^TO,  I  snaU  envy  them  no  more, 
J^|     Who  grow  profanely  great, 
Though  they  increase  their  golden  store 

And  rise  to  wond'rous  height. 

2  They  taste  of  all  the  joys  that  grow 

Upon  this  earthly  clod ! 
Well !  they  may  search  the  creature  thro' 
For  they  have  ne'er  a  God. 

3  Shake  offthe  thoughts  of  dying  too,  1 

And  think  your  life  your  own, 
But  death  comes  hastening  on  to  you ; 
To  mow  your  glorv  down. 
16 


319-320     public  WORSHIP. 

4  Yes,  you  must  dow  your  stately  head 

Away  your  spirit  flies, 
And  no  kind  angel  near  your  bed 
To  bear  it  to  the  skies. 

5  Go  now,  and  boast  of  all  your  stores, 

And  tell  how  bright  you  shine: 
Your  heaps  of  glittering  dust  are  yours, 
And  my  Redeemer's  mine. 

319  C.  M.     PSALM  34.  Watts. 

1  TPLL  bless  the  Lord  from  day  to  day, 

[_  How  good  are  all  his  ways ! 

Ye  humble  souls  that  use  to  pray, 

Come  help  my  lips  to  praise. 

2  Sing  to  the  honor  of  his  name, 

How  a  poor  sufF'rer  cried; 
Nor  was  his  hope  exposed  to  shame^ 
Nor  was  his  suit  denied. 

3  O  sinners,  come  and  taste  his  love, 

Come,  learn  his  pleasant  ways, 
And  let  your  own  experience  prove 
The  sweetness  of  his  grace. 

4  O  love  the  Lord,  ye  saints  of  his; 

His  eyes  regard  the  just: 
How  richly  blest  their  portion  is, 
Who  make  the  Lord  their  trust! 

320  S.  M.     PSALM  84.         Stennctt. 

1  TJOW  charming  is  the  place, 

§~§    Where  my  Redeemer  God 
Unveils  the  beauties  of  his  face, 
And  sheds  his  love  abroad ! 

2  Not  the  fair  palaces, 

To  which  the  great  resort, 
Are  once  to  be  compared  with  this, 
Where  Jesus  holds  his  court. 

3  Here,  on  the  mercy  seat, 

With  radiant  glory  crown'd, 
Our  joyful  eyes  behold  him  sit, 
And  smile  on  all  around. 


PUBLIC  WORSHIP.  321 

4  To  him  their  prayers  and  cries 

Each  humble  soul  presents; 
He  listens  to  their  broken  sighs, 
And  grants  them  all  their  wants. 

5  To  them  his  sovereign  will 

He  graciously  imparts : 
And  in  return  accepts  with  smiles 
The  tribute  of  their  hearts. 

6  Give  me,  O  Lord,  a  place 

Within  thy  blest  abode, 
Among  the  children  of  thy  grace 
The  servants  of  my  God. 
321        L.  M.     PSALM  24.  Watts. 

1  1     J"OW  pleasant,  how  divinely  fair, 

J_0  Lord  of  hosts,  thy  dwellings  are; 
With  long  desire  my  spirit  faints 
To  meet  th'  assemblies  of  thy  saints. 

2  My  flesh  would  rest  in  thine  abode  ? 
My  panting  heart  cries  out  for  God ! 
My  God !  My  King !  why  should  I  be 
So  far  from  aii  my  joys  and  thee? 

3  The  sparrow  chooses  where  to  rest, 
And  for  her  young  provides  her  nest : 
But  will  my  God  to  sparrows  grant 
That  pleasure  which  his  children  want? 

4  Blest  are  the  saints  who  sit  on  high, 
Around  thy  throne  of  majesty ; 
Thy  brightest  glories  shine  above, 
And  all  their  work  is  praise  and  love. 

5  Blest  are  the  souls  that  find  a  place 
Within  the  temple  of  thy  grace : 
There  they  behold  thy  gentler  rays, 
And  seek  thy  face,  and  learn  thy  praise? 

6  Blest  are  the  men  whose  hearts  are  set 
To  find  a  way  to  Zion's  gate; 

God  is  their  strength ;  and  thro'  the  road 
They  lean  upon  their  helper,  God. 

7  Cheerful  they  walk  with  growing  strength, 
Till  all  shall  meet  in  heaven  at  length, 
Till  all  before  thy  face  appear, 

And  join  in  nobler  worship  there. 


3.22-323      loiid^  day. 

322  C.  M.     PSALM  5.  Watts. 

1  ORD,  in  the  morning  thou  shalt  hear 
Lj  My  voice  ascending  high  j 

To  thee  will  I  direct  my  prayer, 
To  thee  lift  up  mine  eye. 

2  Up  to  the  hills,  where  Christ  is  gone 

To  plead  for  all  his  saints, 
Presenting  at  his  Father's  throne 
•     Our  songs  and  our  complaints. 

3  Thou  art  a  God,  before  whose  sight 

The  wicked  shall  not  stand ; 

Sinners  shall  ne'er  be  thy  delight, 

Nor  dwell  at  thy  right  hand. 

4  But  to  thy  house  will  I  resort, 

To  taste  thy  mercies  there  *, 
I  will  frequent  thine  holy  court, 
And  worship  in  thy  fear. 

5  O  may  thy  spirit  guide  my  feet 

In  ways  of  righteousness, 
Make  every  path  of  duty  straight 
And  plain  before  my  face. 

323  S.  M.    PSALM  19.  Watts. 

1  ||  EHOLD  the  morning  sun 

[3  Begins  his  glorious  way; 
His  beams  through  all  the  nations  run, 
And  life  and  light  convey. 

2  But  where  the  gospel  comes,1 

It  spreads  diviner  light; 
It  calls  dead  sinners  from  their  tombs, 
And  gives  the  blind  their  sight. 

3  How  perfect  is  thy  word ! 

And  all  thy  judgments  just ; 
Forever  sure,  thy  promise,  Lord,.  ] 
And  men  securely  trust. 

4  My  gracious  God,  how  plain 

Are  thy  directions  given ; 
O  may  I  never  read  in  vain, 
But  find  the  path  to  heaven. 


LORD'S  DAY.  324-325 

324         C.  M.     PSALM  63.  Watts. 

1  T"l  ARLY,  my  God,  without  delay 

Jg2J  I  naste  t0  seek  tnY  tace  y 
My  thirsty  spirit  faints  away, 
Without  thy  cheering  grace. 

2  So  pilgrims  on  the  scorching  sand, 

Beneath  a  burning  sky, 
Long  for  a  cooling  stream  at  hand, 
Ajid  they  must  drink,  or  die. 

3  I've  seen  thy  glory  and  thy  power, 

Through  all  thy  temple  shine, 
My  God,  repeat  that  heavenly  hour. 
That  vision  so  divine, 

4  Not  all  the  blessings  of  a  feast 

Can  please  my  soul  so  well, 

As  when  thy  richer  grace  I  taste, 

Ajid  in  thy  presence  dwell. 

5  Not  life  itself,  with  all  its  joys, 

Can  my  best  passions  move, 
Or  raise  so  high  my  cheerful  voice, 
As  thy  forgiving  love. 

6  Thus,  till  my  last  expiring  day, 

I'll  bless  my  God  and  King; 
Thus  will  I  lift  my  hands  to  pray, 
And  tune  my  lips  to  sing. 

325         S.  M.     ISA.  66.  23.  Watts. 

i  ~X7^7"ELCOME,  sweet  day  of  rest, 
y  \     That  saw  the  Lord  arise ; 
Welcome  to  this  reviving  breast, 
Ajid  these  rejoicing  eyes, 

2  The  King  himself  comes  near, 

And  feasts  his  saints  to  day : 
Here  we  may  sit,  and  see  him  here, 
And  love,  and  praise,  and  pray. 

3  One  day  amidst  the  place 

Where  my  dear  God  hath  been, 
Is  sweeter  than  ten  thousand  days 
Of  pleasurable  sin. 

4  My  willing  soul  would  stay 

In  such  a  frame  as  this. 


326-327      lord's  day. 

And  sit  and  sing  herself  away 
To  everlasting  bliss. 

326  L.  M.     PSALM  92.  Watts. 

1  O*  WEET  is  the  work,  my  God,  my  King, 
|k^  To  praise  thy  name, give  thanks,and  sing, 
To  show  thy  love  by  morning  light, 

And  talk  of  all  thy  truths  at  night. 

2  Sweet  is  the  day  of  sacred  rest, 

No  mortal  care  shall  seize  my  breast; 
O  may  my  heart  in  tune  be  found, 
Like  David's  harp  of  solemn  sound. 

3  My  heart  shall  triumph  in  my  Lord, 
And  bless  his  work,  and  bless  his  word; 
Thy  works  of  grace  how  bright  they  shine; 
How  deep  thy  counsels!  how  divine  I 

4  Sin  (my  worst  enemy  before) 
Shall  vex  my  eyes  and  ears  no  more; 
My  inward  foes  shall  all  be  slain, 
Nor  Satan  break  my  peace  again. 

5  Then  shall  I  see,  and  hear,  and  know 
All  I  desired,  or  wish'd  below ; 
And  every  power  find  sweet  employ 
In  that  eternal  world  of  joy. 

327  C.  M.     PSALM  118.  Watts. 

1  f  1 1HIS  is  the  day  the  Lord  hath  made, 

He  calls  the  hours  his  owTn; 
Let  heav'n  rejoice,  let  earth  be  glad,] 
And  praise  surround  the  throne. 

2  To  day  he  rose  and  left  the  dead, 

And  Satan's  empire  fell; 
'  To  day  the  saints  his  triumphs  spread, 
And  all  his  wonders  tell. 

3  Hosanna  to  the  anointed  King, 

To  David's  holy  Son; 
Help  us,  O  Lord,  descend  and  bring 
Salvation  from  thy  throne. 

4  Blest  is  the  Lord  who  comes  to  men 

With  messages  of  grace; 
Who  comes  in  God,  his  Father's  name, 
To  save  our  sinful  race. 


LORD'S  DAY.  328-329 

5  Hosanna  in  the  highest  strains 
The  church  on  earth  can  raise; 
The  highest  heavens  in  which  he  reigns, 
Shall  give  him  nobler  praise. 

328  L.  M     PSALM  118.  Watts. 

1  TT   O!  what  a  glorious  Corner-stone 

l_j  The  Jewish  builders  did  refuse! 
But  God  hath  built  his  church  thereon, 
In  spite  of  envy  and  the  Jews. 

2  Great  God,  the  work  is  all  divine, 
The  joy  and  wonder  of  our  eyes; 
This  is  the  day  that  proves  it  thine, 
The  day  that  saw  our  Saviour  rise. 

3  Sinners  rejoice,  and  saints  be  glad ; 
Hosanna,  let  his  name  be  blest; 

A  thousand  honors  on  his  head, 
With  peace  and  light,  and  glory  rest! 

4  In  God's  own  name  he  comes  to  bring 
Salvation  to  our  dying  race ; 

Let  the  whole  Church  address  their  King 
With  hearts  of  joy,  and  songs  of  praise. 

329  S.  M.     PSALM  99.  Watts. 

1  T^XALT  the  Lord  our  God, 

\2Ji  And  worship  at  his  feet! 
His  nature  is  all  holiness, 
And  mercy  is  his  seat. 

2  When  Israel  was  his  church, 

When  Aaron  was  his  priest, 
When  Moses  cried,  when  Samuel  pray'd, 
He  gave  his  people  rest. 

3  Oft  he  forgave  their  sins, 

Nor  would  destroy  their  race ; 
And  oft  he  made  his  vengeance  known, 
When  they  abus'd  his  grace. 

4  Exalt  the  Lord  our  God, 

Whose  grace  is  still  the  same, 
Still  he's  a  God  of  holiness, 
And  jealous  for  his  name. 


330-331  LORD'S  DAY. 

330  C.  M.     ACTS  20.  7.  Mason. 

1  ^lOME,  dearest  Lord,  and  feed  thy  sheep, 
\^y  On  this  sweet  day  of  rest; 

0  bless  this  flock,  and  make  this  fold 
Enjoy  an  hea venl  y  rest. 

2  Welcome,  and  precious  to  my  soul 

Are  these  sweet  days  of  love ; 
But  what  a  sabbath  shall  I  keep, 
When  I  shall  rest  above. 

3  I  come ,  I  wait,  I  hear,  I  pray, 

Thy  footsteps,  Lord,  I  trace, 
Here,  in  thine  own  appointed  way, 
I  wait  to  see  thy  face. 

4  These  are  the  sweet  and  precious  days 

On  which  my  Lord  I've  seen ; 
And  oft  when  feasting  on  his  word, 
In  raptures  I  have  been. 

5  O  if  my  soul,  wThen  death  appears, 

In  this  sweet  frame  be  found : 
Pd  clasp  my  Saviour  in  mine  arms, 
And  leave  this  earthly  ground. 

6  I  long  for  that  delightful  hour, 

When  from  this  clay  undrest, 

1  shall  be  clothed  in  robes  divine, 

And  made  forever  blest. 

331  L.  M.     [SA.  68.  23.        Harrison. 

1  A    WAKE  my  heart !  my  soul  arise ! 
/%    This  is  the  day  believers  prize ; 

Improve  this  sabbath  then  with  care ; 
Another  may  not  be  thy  share. 

2  O  solemn  thought! — Lord  give  me  power, 
Wisely  to  fill  up  every  hour; 

O  for  the  wings  of  faith  and  love 
To  bear  my  heart  and  soul  above, 

3  Jesus,  assist,  nor  let  me  fail 

To  worship  thee  within  the  veil! 
To  glorify  thy  matchless  grace, 
To  see  the  beauties  of  thy  face. 

4  Be  with  me  in  thy  house  to  day, 

And  tune  my  heart  to  praise  and  pray; 


LORD'S  DAY.  332-333 

Command  thy  word  to  fall,  like  dew, 
Refreshing,  quickening  all  anew. 

5  Call  forth  my  thoughts  and  let  them  rove 
O'er  the  green  pastures  of  thy  love  ; 

O  let  not  sin  prevent  my  rest, 

Nor  keep  me  from  my  Saviour's  breast, 

6  Give  to  thy  church  a  large  increase, 
Send  her  prosperity  and  peace ; 
May  all  the  saints  in  Zion  say, 

O  happy,  happy,  happy  day ! 

332        L.  M.     PSALM  84.        Stennett. 

1  A    NOTHER  six  day's  work  is  done, 
/%    Another  sabbath  is  begun  j 

Return  my  soul,  enjoy  the  rest, 
Improve  the  day  thy  God  has  bless'd. 

2  Come  bless  the  Lord,  whose  love  assigns 
So  sweet  a  rest  to  wearied  minds  \ 
Provides  an  antepast  of  heaven, 

And  gives  this  day  the  food  of  seven. 

3  O  that  our  thoughts  and  thanks  may  rise, 
As  grateful  incense  to  the  skies ; 

And  draw  from  heaven  that  sweet  repose, 
Which  none  but  he  that  feels  it  knows. 

4  This  heavenly  calm  within  the  breast, 
Is  the  dear  pledge  of  glorious  rest, 
Which  for  the  church  of  God  remains, 
The  end  of  cares,  the  end  of  pains. 

5  With  joy,  great  God,  thy  works  we  view, 
In  various  scenes,  both  old  and  new ; 
With  praise  we  think  on  mercies  past — 
With  hope,  we  future  pleasures  taste. 

6  In  holy  duties,  let  the  day 

In  holy  pleasures  pass  away; 
How  sweet  a  Sabbath  thus  to  spend, 
In  hope  of  one  that  ne'er  shall  end! 

333        C.  M.    ISA.  66.  Cennick. 

1     W  7"HEN,  O  dear  Jesus,  when  shall  I 
^  y      Behold  thee  all  serene 
Blest  in  perpetual  Sabbath  day, 
Without  a  veil  between ! 


334-335      lord's  day. 

2  Assist  me  while  I  wander  here, 

Amidst  a  world  of  cares; 
Incline  my  heart  to  pray  with  love, 
And  then  accept  my  prayers. 

3  [Release  my  soul  from  every  chain, 

No  more  hell's  captive  led, 

And  pardon  a  repenting  child, 

For  whom  the  Saviour  bled. 

4  Spare  me,  my  God,  O  spare  the  soul 

That  gives  itself  to  thee;   • 
Take  all  that  I  possess  below, 
And  give  thyself  to  me.] 

5  Thy  Spirit,  O  my  Father,  give, 

To  be  my  guide  and  friend; 
To  light  my  path  to  ceaseless  joys, 
To  sabbaths  without  end, 

334  C.  M.     ISA.  66. 

1  T^REQUENT  the  day  of  God  returns, r 

r     To  shed  its  quickening  beams; 
And  yet  how  slow  devotion  burns, 
How  languid  are  its  flames ! 

2  Accept  our  faint  attempts  to  love, 

Our  frailties  Lord  forgive; 
We  would  be  like  thy  saints  above,  t 
And  praise  thee  while  we  live. 

3  Increase,  O  Lord,  our  faith  and  hope, 

And  fit  us  to  ascend, 
Where  the  assembly  ne'er  breaks  up, 
The  Sabbath  ne'er  shall  end. 

4  "Where  we  shall  breathe  in  heavemy  air, 

With  heavenly  lustre  shine; 
Before  the  throne  of  God  appear, 
And  feast  on  love  divine. 

335  C.  M.     LUKE  24.  1. 

1  ^iOME,  let  us  join  with  one  accord, 
\^y  In  hymns  around  the  throne; 
This  is  the  day  our  rising  Lord 

Hath  made  and  calPd  his  own. 

2  This  is  the  day  which  God  hath  blest^ 

^The  brightest  of  the  seven, 


CHURCH  MEETINGS.  33(J 

Type  of  that  everlasting  rest, 
The  saints  enjoy  in  heaven. 

3  Then  let  us  in  his  name  sing  on 

And  hasten  to  that  clay, 
When  our  Redeemer  shall  come  down, 
And  shadows  pass  away. 

4  Not  one,  but  all  our  days  below, 

Let  us  in  hymns  employ ; 
[  And  in  our  Lord  rejoicing  go 
To  his  eternal  joy. 

336      S.  If.    PSALM  m.  16.     Stei^^tt. 

1  ^lOME,  ye  that  fear  the  Lord, 
\y  And  listen  while  I  tell, 
How  narrowly  my  feet  escap'd 

The  snares  of  death  and  hell. 

2  The  flattering  joys  of  sense 

AssaiPd  my  foolish  heart, 
While  Satan,  with  malicious  skill, 
Guided  the  poisonous  dart. 

3  I  fell  beneath  the  stroke, 

But  fell  to  rise  again  ; 
My  anguish  rous'd  me  into  life, 
And  pleasure  sprung  from  pain. 

4  Darkness,  and  shame,  and  grief, 

OppressM  my  gloomy  mind; 
J  look'd  around  me  for  relief, 
But  no  relief  could  find. 

5  At  length  to  God  I  cried, 

He  heard  my  plaintive  sigh ; 
He  heard  and  instantly  he  sent 
Salvation  from  on  high. 

6  My  drooping  head  he  raisM, 

My  bleeding  wounds  he  heaFd ; 
Pardon'd  my  sins,  and  with  a  smile 
The  gracious  pardon  seal'd. 

7  O,  may  I  ne'er  forget 

The  mercy  of  my  God  • 
Nor  ever  want  a  tongue  to  spread 
His  loudest  praise  abroad. 


337-338     church  meetings. 

337         L.  M.     JOHN  10.  9.  Kellt. 


lC 


OMEin,  thou  blessed  of  the  Lord, 
Enter  in  Jesus'  precious  name : 
We  welcome  thee  with  one  accord, 
And  trust  the  Saviour  does  the  same. 


2  Those  joys  which  earth  cannot  afford, 

We'll  seek  in  fellowship  to  prove: 
JoinM  in  one  spirit  to  our  Lord, 
Together  bound  by  mutual  love. 

3  And  while  we  pass  this  vale  of  tears, 

We'll  make  our  joys  and  sorrows  known, 
We'll  share  each  others  hopes  and  fears, 
And  count  a  brother's  case  our  own. 

338         C.  M.    HEB.  11.  13. 

1  4~*i  O  on,  ye  pilgrims,  while  below, 
%Jf  In  the  pure  paths  of  peace; 
Determined  nothing  else  to  know, 

But  Jesus  and  his  grace. 

2  Observe  your  leader,  follow  him; 

He  through  this  world  has  been 
Often  revil'd,  but  like  a  lamb, 
Did  ne'er  revile  again. 

3  O  take  the  pattern  he  has  given, 

And  love  your  enemies; 
And  learn  the  only  way  to  heaven, 
In  self  denial  lies. 

4  Remember  you  must  watch  and  pray, 

While  journeying  on  the  road, 
Lest  you  should  fall  out  by  the  way, 
And  wound  the  cause  of  God. 

5  Contend  for  nothing  but  the  fruit, 

That  feeds  th'  immortal  mind ; 
For  fruitless  leaves  no  more  dispute, 
But  leave  them  to  the  wind. 

6  Go  on  rejoicing  night  and  da}', 

Your  crown  is  yet  before ; 
Defy  the  trials  of  jour  way. 
The  storm  will  soon  be  o'er. 


CHURCH  MEETINGS.    339-340-341 

339  S.  M.     EPH.  2.  Fellows. 

1  T"V  EAR  friends,  as  you  have  own'd 

\j   The  Saviour  for  your  Lord; 
And  to  his  people  join'd  yourselves, 
According  to  his  word. 

2  In  Zion  you  must  dwell, 

His  people  ne'er  forsake  ; 
Must  come  to  all  his  solemn  feasts, 
And  all  her  joys  partake. 

3  She  must  employ  your  thoughts, 

And  your  increasing  care : 
Her  welfare  be  your  constant  wish, 
And  her  increase  your  prayer. 

340  L.  M.    PSALM  66.  16.     Burnham. 

1  T^T^W  we  are  met  in  holy  fear, 
J_^|    To  hear  the  happy  saints  declare, 

The  free  compassions  of  a  God, 
The  virtue  of  a  Saviour's  blood. 

2  Jesus,  assist  them  now  to  tell 

What  they  have  felt  and  now  they  feel; 
O  Saviour  help  them  to  express 
The  wonders  of  triumphant  grace. 

3  While  to  the  church  they  freely  own 
What  for  their  souls  the  Lord  hath  done; 
We'll  join  to  praise  eternal  love, 

And  heighten  all  the  joys  above. 

341  L.  M.     2  COR.  3.  2.       Btjrnham. 

1  1.1IRST  have  these  lovers  of  the  word 
Jj    Yielded  their  souls  to  Christ  the  Lord; 

Now  to  the  Church  themselves  they  give, 
Now  to  the  Saviour  may  they  live. 

2  Lord,  may  these  honor'd  saints  of  thine 
Ever  upon  thy  breast  recline  ; 

Thy  name  revere,  thy  word  obey ; 
And  O !  forever  watch  and  pray. 

3  May  they  continue  in  thy  ways, 
Delight  to  pray — delight  to  praise; 
May  they  with  us  abide  in  love, 
And  shortly  soar  to  realms  above. 

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342-343-344    church  meetings. 

342  7s-    ACTS  8.  39.  Pearce. 

1  /^W  HOW  sweet  it  is  to  me 

\J  'Fore  my  gracious  Lord  to  fall, 
Talk  with  him  continually, 
Make  my  blessed  Jesus  all. 

2  Other  pleasures  I  have  sought, 

Tried  the  world  a  thousand  times; 
Peace  pursued,  but  found  it  not, 
For  I  still  retain'd  my  crimes. 

3  Never  could  my  heart  be  blest, 

.  Till  from  guilt  I  found  it  freed; 
Jesus,  now,  has  me  releas'd, 
I  in  him  am  free  indeed. 

4  Saviour  bind  me  to  thy  cross ; 

Let  thy  love  possess  my  heart.; 
j  All  besides  I  count  but  dross — 
Christ  and  I  will  never  part. 

5  In  his  blood  such  peace  I  find, 

In  his  love  such  joy  is  given; 
He  who  is  to  Jesus  join'd, 

Finds  on  earth  a  little  heaven. 

343  L.  M.     GEN.  24.  31.         Godwin. 

1  "1HT  J ELCOME,  thou  well  belov'd  of  God, 

j  y    Thou  heir  of  grace,  redeem'd  by  blood 
Welcome  with  us,  thine  hand  to  join 
As  partner  of  our  lot  divine. 

2  With  us  the  pilgrim's  state  embrace, 
We're  travelling  to  a  blissful  place ; 
The  holy  Ghost,  who  knows  the  way, 
Conducts  thee  on  from  day  to  day, 

3  Take  up  thy  cross  and  bear  it  on, 
It  shall  be  light,  and  not  be  long ; 
Soon  shalt  thou  sit  with  Jesus  down, 
And  wear  an  everlasting  crown. 

344  L.  M.     PROV.  13.  4. 

1  ~1T\  ENEW'D  by  grace,  we  love  the  word 
Jf%/  And  yield  our  souls  to  Christ  the  Lord; 
Then  to  the  Church  ourselves  we  give, 
In  holy  fellowship  to  live. 


CHURCH  MEETINGS.     345-346 

2  Lord,  may  we  feel  that  we  are  thine. 
And  sweetly  on  thy  breast  recline; 
Thy  name  revere,  thy  word  obey, 
And  never  cease  to  watch  and  pray. 

3  May  we  continue  in  thy  ways, 
Delight  to  pray,  delight  to  praise, 
Among  the  saints  abide  in  love, 
Till  caJPd  to  shine  in  realms  above. 

345  L.  M.     LUKE  15.  10.     Stennett. 

1  TTTHENE'ER  a  sinner  turns  lo  God 

y  \     With  contrite  heart  and  flowing  eyes, 
The  happy  news  makes  angels  smile, 
And  tell  the  joys  above  the  skies. 

2  Well  may  the  Church  below  rejoice, 

And  echo  back  the  heavenly  sound : 
This  soul  was  dead,  but  now's  alive, 
This  sheep  was  lost,  but  now  is  found. 

3  Glory  to  God,  on  high  be  given. 

For  his  unbounded  love  to  men 

Let  saints  below  and  saints  above, 

In  concert  join  their  loud  amen. 

346  L.  M.     EPH.  2.  19.  Hart. 

1  1  "    ORD,  bless  thy  saints  assembled  here, 

Lj  In  solemn  cov'nant  now  to  join ; 
Unite  them  in  thy  holy  fear, 

And  in  thy  love  their  hearts  combine. 

2  May  they  thy  living  members  prove, 

Tho'  all  by  nature  once  were  dead : 

Be  thou  their  Lord,  their  life,  their  love. 

Their  husband  and  their  living  head. 

3  Thus  constituted,  may  they  be 

Part  of  thy  general  church  below; 
Yet  independent,  but  on  thee, 

For  thou  alone  their  wants  can  know. 

4  O  give  this  church  a  large  increase 

Of  such  as  thou  wilt  own  and  bless: 
Lord  fill  their  hearts  with  joy  and  peace, 
And  clothe  them  with  thy  righteousness. 


347-348-349  church  meetings. 

347  L.  M.     PROV.  13.  4. 

1  IB "    ORD,  we  adore  thy  sovereign  grace, 

L^  Who  crown 'st  thy  gospel  with  success; 
Subjecting  rebels  to  thy  yoke, 
And  bringing  to  the  fold  thy  flock. 

2  May  those  who  have  thy   truth  confest, 
As  their  own  faith,  and  hope,  and  rest, 

,  From  day  to  day  still  more  increase, 
In  faith,  in  love,  and  holiness. 

3  As  living  members  may  they  share 
The  joys  and  griefs  which  others  bea 
And  active  in  their  stations  prove, 
In  all  the  offices  of  love. 

4  From  all  temptations  now  defend, 
And  keep  them  stedfast  to  the  end ; 
While  in  thy  house  they  still  improve, 
Until  they  join  the  church  above. 

348  C.  M.  Noel. 

1  /^^H!  with  what  pleasure  we  behold 
\J  Sinners  to  canaan  move, 
Leaving  the  fleeting  things  of  earth, 

For  greater  things  above. 

2  These  having  openly  confest 

The  great  Immanuel's  name, 
With  sacred  pleasure  we  receive, 
As  lovers  of  the  Lamb. 

3  Lord,  may  they  ever  live  to  thee, 

And  grow  in  heavenly  love ; 
Stillmay  they  fight  the  fight  of  faith, 
Till  crownM  with  thee  above,   i 

349  C.   M.  BURNHAM. 

1  |  \  EAR  Saviour,  we  rejoice  to  hear 
\j   Poor  sinners  sweetly  tell 

How  thou  art  pleas'd  to  save  from  sin, 
From  sorrow,  death,  and  hell,    j 

2  Lord,  we  unite  to  praise  thy  name 

For  grace  so  freely  given : 
Still  may  they  keep  in  Zion's  road, 
And  dwell  at  last  in  heaven. 


CHURCH  MEETINGS.        350-351 

350  6s.  5s.  Lyon. 

1  f~^  OME  tell  us  your  troubles,  ye  saints  of  the 
\^j       Lord,  [word: 
And  tell  us  what  comfort  you've  found  in  his 
Although  you're  unworthy,  in  Jesus  be  bold, 
Tell  what  a  kind  Saviour  has  done  for  your  soul. 

2  Tell  how  you  discovered  the  state  you  were  in, 
How  weary  you  felt  your  burden  of  sin ;     j  . 
Come  tell  us  your  sorrows,  your  doubts,  and 

your  fear, 
Your  brethren  are  waiting  and  longing  to  hear. 

3  Come,  now  we'll  attend  to  the  glorious  news, 
Plead  not  your  unworthiness  for  an  excuse  ; 
But  speak  while  we  try  to  assist  you  by  pray'r 
And  the  angels  above  will  rejoice  for  to  hear. 

351  C.  M.  PSALM  133.  Holman. 

1  T    ORD,  in  thy  presence  here  we  meet, 

I  j  May  we  in  thee  be  found  ; 
O,  make  the  place  divinely  sweet 
O,  let  thy  grace  abound. 

2  To  day  the  order  of  thy  house 

We  would  in  peace  maintain  ; 

We  would  renew  our  solemn  vows, 

And  heavenly  strength  regain. 

3  Thy  spirit,  gracious  Lord,  impart, 

Our  faith  and  hope  increase; 
Display  thy  love  in  every  heart, 
And  keep  us  all  in  peace. 

4  Let  no  discordant  passions  rise 

To  mar  the  work  of  love; 
But  hold  us  in  those  heavenly  ties, 
That  bind  the  saints  above. 

5  With  harmony  and  union  bless, 

That  we  may  own  to  thee, 
How  good,  how  sweet,  how  pleasant  'tis, 
When  brethren  all  agree. 

6  May  Zion's  good  be  kept  in  view, 

And  bless  our  feeble  aim, 
That  all  we  undertake  to  do 
May  glorify  thv  name. 
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352-353  baptism. 

352         C.  M.  GEN.  24.  56.  Ryland. 

1  T  N  all  my  Lord's  appointed  ways, 

!_   My  journey  I'll  pursue; 
Hinder  me  not,  ye  much  lov'd  saints, 
For  I  must  go  with  you. 

2  Thro'  floods  and  flames  if  Jesus  lead, ' 

I'll  follow  where  he  goes; 

Hinder  me  not  shall  be  my  cry, 

Tho'  earth  and  hell  oppose. 

3  ['Stay,'  says  the  world  and  taste  awhile, 

'My  very  pleasant  sweet ;' 

Hinder  me  not,  my  soul  replies, 

Because  the  way  is  great. 

4  'Stay,'  Satan,  my  old  master,  cries, 

ffOr  force  shall  thee  detain;' 
Hinder  me  not,  I  will  be  gone — 
My  God  hath  broke  my  chain. 

5  Thro'  duty,  and  thro'  trials  too, 

I'll  go  at  his  command; 
Hinder  me  not,  for  I  am  bound 
To  my  Immanuel's  land. 

6  And  when  my  Saviour  calls  me  home, 

Still  this  my  cry  shall  be — 
Hinder  me  not — come  welcome  death—  , 
I'll  gladly  go  with  thee. 

353        L.  M.     ROM   6.  3.  4. 

1  £  "iOMR,  all  ye  sons  of  God,  and  view 
\^y  Your  bleeding  Saviour's  love  to  you, 
Behold  him  sink  with  heavy  woes, 

And  give  his  life  to  save  his  foes! 

2  Here  in  the  pure  baptismal  wave, 
You  see  the  emblem  of  his  grave: 
Come  all  who  would  his  laws  obey, 
And  view  the  place  where  Jesus  lay. 

3  When  you  ascend  above  the  flood, 
Then  call  to  mind  your  rising  God ; 
Ye  saints,  lift  up  your  joyful  eyes, 
Exulting  see  your  Saviour  rise. 

4  Ye  too  are  bury'd  with  your  Lord, 
Who  in  the  water  own  his  word ; 


baptism.  354-355 

And  joyfully  perceive  therein, 
An  emblem  of  your  death  to  sin. 
f>  Ascending  from  the  stream,  behold 
An  emblem  of  your  life  restorM; 
Live  unto  him  who  died  for  you, 
And  all  his  just  commandments  do. 

354  C.  M.     ACTS.  8.  38.       Beddome, 

1  T  J~OW  great,  how  solemn  is  the  work 

Which  we  attend  to  day ! 
Now  for  a  holy,  solemn  frame, 
O  God,  to  thee  we  pray. 

2  O  may  we  feel  as  once  we  felt, 

When  pain'd  and  griev'd  of  heart, 
Thy  kind,  forgiving,  melting  look, 
Reliev'd  our  every  smart. 

3  Let  graces  then  in  exercise 

Be  exercis'd  again: 
And  nurtured  by  celestial  power, 
In  exercise  remain. 

4  Awake  our  love,  our  fear,  our  hope, 

Wake  fortitude  and  joy: 
Vain  world,  begone;  let  things  above 
Our  happy  thoughts  employ. 

5  Instruct  our  mind,  our  will  subdue, 

To  heaven  our  passions  raise, 
That  hence  our  lives,  our  all  may  be 
Devoted  to  thy  praise. 

355  L.  M.  COL.  2.  12.  Leland. 

1  ^"^lOME  saints  and  sinners,  now  behold 
\^y  How  Jesus  was  baptizM  of  old  ; 
Like  him,  we  now  despise  the  shame 
To  be  baptiz'd  in  his  dear  name. 

2  We  here  are  come  the  world  to  tell, 
How  Jesus  savM  our  souls  from  hell ; 
And  shall  we  not  his  love  proclaim, 
And  be  baptizM  in  his  dear  name. 

3  The  Saviour's  grave  before  us  lies, 
From  whence  he  did  triumphant  rise  ; 
We  cheerful  venture  through  the  same 
And  rise  baptizM  in  his  dear  name. 


356-357  baptism. 

4  Then  would  our  grateful  hearts  express 
His  ways  are  ways  of  pleasantness ; 

[  Our  souls  would  feel  a  joyful  frame, 
And  live  baptiz'd  in  his  dear  name. 

5  Come,  ye  that  love  the  Lord,  and  say, 
We  will  no  longer  disobey  ; 

If  love  divine  your  souls  inflame, 
Come,  be  baptiz'd  in  Jesus'  name. 

356        8s.  6s.     ACTS  2.  38.       Burnham. 

'  l  15  EPENT>  and  be  baptiz'd, 
Jt%/  Saith  your  redeeming  Lord, 
Ye  all  are  now  appriz'd, 

That  'tis  your  Saviour's  word; 
Arise,  arise,  without  delay, 
And  his  divine  command  obey. 

2  Ye  penitential  race, 

Who  fall  at  Jesus'  feet, 
Sav'd  by  his  glorious  grace, 

Come,  to  his  will  submit ; 
Amd  be  baptiz'd  without  delay, 
And  his  divine  command  obey. 

3  Come  ye  believing  train, 

No  more  this  truth  withstand ; 
No  longer  think  it  vain 

To  honor  God's  command ; 
But  haste,  arise  without  delay, 
Ajid  be  baptiz'd  in  Jesus'  way. 

4  Jesus,  thou  Prince  of  Peace, 

To  thy  great  name  we  pray ; 
Make  the  converted  race 

Thine  ordinance  obey; 
O  may  thy  love  their  souls  o'ercome, 
And  draw  them  to  the  liquid  tomb. 

357         C.  M.     ROM.  1.  16.  Rippon. 

1  T^  EAR  Lord,  and  has  thy  pard'ning  love 
\jp    Embrac'd  a  wretch  so  vile ! 
Then  kindly  bid  each  cloud  remove, 
And  bless  me  with  thv  smile ! 


baptism.  358-359 

2  Hast  thou  the  cross  for  me  endur'd, 

And  all  its  shame  despis'd  ? 
And  shall  I  be  asham'd  O  Lord, 
With  thee  to  be  baptiz'd  ? 

3  Didst  thou  the  great  example  lead, 

In  Jordan's  swelling  flood! 
And  shall  my  pride  disdain  the  deed 
That's  worthy  of  my  God ! 

4  Dear  Lord,  the  ardour  of  thy  love 

Reproves  my  cold  delays: 
And  now  my  willing  footsteps  move 
In  thy  delightful  ways. 

358  8s.  6s.     MATT.  3.  6.  16. 

1  f^  GLORIOUS  God  of  grace, 
\^JLook  from  thy  radiant  throne; 
And  with  approving  smiles 

This  institution  own ; 

In  streams  of  rapture  may  we  sing, 
While  we  confess  our  Lord  and  King, 

2  Jordan  we  call  to  mind, 
Where  Jesus  was  baptiz'd ; 
Where  the  eternal  God 
Proclaim'd  himself  well  pleas'd ; 

Whose  brightest  rays  of  glory  shone 
Around  his  own  belov'd  Son. 

3  Inspir'd  with  love  and  zeal, 
The  grateful  saints  pursue 
Th'  appointed  paths  of  God, 
With  Jesus  in  their  view ! 

They  own  their  Saviour  strong  to  save; 
They  own  him  in  the  watery  grave. 

4  Now  while  thy  saints  attend 
This  ordinance  of  thine : 

O  bless  their  waiting  souls, 

With  comforts  all  divine  ; 

Give  them  a  soul  refreshing  sight 
Of  the  blest  realms  of  heavenly  light, 

359  (L.  M.    MATT.  3.  6.  16.    Rippon, 

1   ^^lOME,  ye  redeemed  of  the  Lord, 
\y  Come  and  obey  his  sacred  word ; 


360-361  BAPTISM. 

He  died  and  rose  again  for  you, 
What  more  could  the  Redeemer  do? 

2  We  to  this  place  are  come  to  show 
What  we  to  boundless  mercy  owe; 
The  Saviour's  footsteps  to  explore, 
And  tread  the  path  he  trod  before. 

3  Eternal  Spirit,  heavenly  dove, 
On  these  baptismal  waters  move; 
That  rising  from  this  watery  tomb, 
Our  souls  may  go  rejoicing  home. 

360         C.  M.    MARK  16.  15.     Newton. 

1  T)ROCLAIM,  saith  Christ,  my  wond'rous 

"To  all  the  sons  of  men : 
"He  that  believes  and  is  baptiz'd, 
"Salvation  shall  obtain." 

2  Let  plenteous  grace  descend  on  those, 

Who  hoping  in  thy  word, 
This  day  have  publicly  declared, 
That  Jesus  is  their  Lord. 

3  With  cheerful  feet  may  they  advance, 

And  run  the  christian  race; 
And  through  the  troubles  of  the  way, 
Find  all  sufficient  grace. 

361         7s.     MARK  8.  38.  Leland.  * 

1  ^1 HRISTI AN S 3  if  your  hearts  are  warm; 
\^y  Ice  and  snow  can  do  no  harm; 

If  by  Jesus  you  arepriz'd, 
Rise,  believe,  and  be  baptiz'd. 

2  Jesus  drank  the  gall  for  you, ' 
(Bore  the  curse  to  mortals  due) 
Children  prove  your  love  to  him; 
Never  fear  the  frozen  stream. 

3  Never  shun  the  Saviour's  cross, 
All  on  earth  is  worthless  dross, 
If  the  Saviour's  love  you  feel 
Let  the  world  behold  your  zeal  ' 

4  Fire  is  good  to  warm  the  soul, 
Water  purifies  the  foul ; 


BAPTISM.  362 

Fire  and  water  both  agree, 
Winter,  soldiers,  never  flee. 

5  Every  season  of  the  year, 
Let  your  worship  be  sincere ; 
When  the  storm  prevents  your  roam, 
Serve  your  gracious  Lord  at  home. 

6  Read  his  sacred  word  by  day, 
Ever  watching,  always  pray ; 
Meditate  his  law  by  night, 
This  will  give  you  great  delight. 

362        L.  M.  MARK  8.  38.  Francis. 

1  TESUS !  and  shall  it  ever  be, 
$j    A  mortal  man  asham'd  of  thee ! 
Asham'd  of  thee,  whom  angels  praise, 
Whose  glory  shines  through  endless  days. 

2  Asham'd  of  Jesus !  sooner  far, 
Let  evening  blush  to  own  a  star : 
He  sheds  the  beams  of  light  divine, 
O'er  this  benighted  soul  of  mine. 

3  Asham'd  of  Jesus,  just  as  soon 
Let  midnight  be  asham'd  of  noon ! 
'Tis  midnight  with  my  soul,  till  he, 
Bright  morning  star !  bid  darkness  flee. 

4  Asham'd  of  Jesus!  that  dear  friend 

;  On  whom  my  hopes  of  heaven  depend ! 
No;  when  I  blush  be  this  my  shame, 
That  I  no  more  revere  his  name. 

5  Asham'd  of  Jesus !  yes  I  may, 
When  I've  no  guilt  to  wash  away, 
No  tear  to  wipe ,  no  good  to  crave, 
No  fear  to  quell,  no  soul  to  save. 

6  Till  then — nor  is  my  boasting  vain, 
Till  then,  I  boast  a  Saviour  slain! 
And  O !  may  this  my  glory  be, 
That  Christ  is  not  asham'd  of  me. 

7  [His  institutions  would  I  prize, 

Take  up  my  cross — the  shame  despise; 
Dare  to  defend  his  noble  cause, 
And  yield  obedience  to  his  laws.] 


363-364-365   baptism. 

363  C.  M.     COL.  2.  12.        Stennett. 

1  fT^HUS  was  the  great  Redeemer  plung'd 

In  Jordan's  swelling  flood, 

To  show  he  must  be  soon  baptized 

In  tears,  and  sweat,  and  blood. 

2  Thus  was  his  sacred  body  laid, 

Beneath  the  yielding  wave  ; 
Thus  was  his  sacred  body  rais'd 
Out  of  the  liquidgrave. 

3  Lord,  we  thy  precepts  would  obey, 

In  thy  own  footsteps  tread ; 
Would  die,  be  buried,  rise  with  thee, 
Our  ever-living  head. 

364  8s.  7s.    MATT.  3.  6.  16.  Fawcett. 

1  T  FUMBLE  souls,  who  seek  salvation, 

[    Thro'  the  Lamb's  redeeming  blood, 
Hear  the  voice  of  revelation, 

Tread  the  paths  that  Jesus  trod, 
Flee  to  him  your  only  Saviour, 

In  his  mighty  name  confide ; 
In  the  whole  of  your  behaviour, 

Own  him  as  your  sovereign  guide. 

2  Hear  the  bless'd  Redeemer  call  you, 

4  Listen  to  his  gracious  voice : 
Dread  no  ills  that  can  befal  you, 

While  you  make  his  ways  your  choice. 
Jesus  says,  "let  each  believer, 

Be  baptized  in  my  name ;" 
He  himself  in  Jordan's  river, 

Was  immersed  beneath  the  stream. 

3  Plainly  here  his  footsteps  tracing, 

Follow  him  without  delay : 
Gladly  his  command  embracing, 

Lo !  your  captain  leads  the  way. 
View  the  rite  with  understanding, 

Jesus' grave  before  you  lies; 
Be  interr'd  at  his  commanding; 

After  his  example  rise. 
365     L.  M.     ACTS  2.  41.  42.   Stennett. 
1    V  &  1IIE  great  Redeemer  we  adore, 

1      Who  came  the  lost  to  seek  and  save, 


baptism.  366-367 

Went  humbly  down  from  Jordan's  shore, 
To  find  a  tomb  beneath  its  wave. 

2  Thus  it  becomes  us  to  fulfil 

All  righteousness,  he  meekly  said, 
Why  should  we  then  to  do  his  will, 
Or  be  asham'd,  or  be  afraid. 

3  With  thee  into  thy  watery  tomb, 

Lord,  'tis  our  glory  to  descend; 
'Tis  wond'rous  grace  that  gives  us  room 
To  lie  interr'd  with  such  a  friend. 

4  Yet  as  the  yielding  waves  give  way, 

To  let  us  see  the  light  again; 
So,  on  the  resurrection  day, 

The  bands  of  death  proved  weak  and  vain. 

5  Thus,  when  thou  shalt  again  appear, 

The  gates  of  death  shall  open  wide; 
Our  dust  thy  mighty  voice  shall  hear, 
And  rise  and  triumph  at  thy  side. 

366  L.  M.     MATT.  28.  19.       Hippox. 

1  £~*i  O  teach  the  nations,  and  baptize, 
\Jf  Aloud  th1  ascending  Jesus  cries; 
His  glad  apostles  took  the  word ; 

And  round  the  nations  p  reached  their  Lord  -f 

2  Commission'd  thus,  by  Zion's  King, 
We  to  his  holy  laver  bring 

These  happy  converts,  who  have  known 
And  trusted  in  his  grace  alone. 

3  Lord,  in  thy  house  they  seek  thy  face, 
O  bless  them  with  peculiar  grace; 
Refresh  their  souls  with  love  divine, 
Let  beams  of  glory  round  them  shine. 

367  L.  M.     MATT.  28.  10. 

1  "WX'THATE'ER  to  thee,  our  Lord,  belongs, 

|y     Is  always  worthy  of  our  soitgs : 
And  all  thy  works,  and  all  thy  ways, 
Demand  our  wonder  and  our  praise. 

2  All  ye  that  love  ImmanuePs  name, 
And  long  to  feel  the  increasing  flame, 
'Tisyou,  ye  children  of  the  light! 
The  Spirit  and  the  Bride  invite. 

18 


368-3G9  baptism. 

3  Ye,  who  your  native  vilcness  mourn, 
And  to  the  greatRedeemer  turn, 
Who  see  your  wretched  state  by  sin, 
"Ye  blessed  of  the  Lord  come  in." 

4  Hosanna  to  the  Church's  Head, 

.  Who  suffered  in  our  room  and  stead ! 
He  wasimmers'd  in  Jordan's  flood ? 
And  then  immers'd  in  sweat  and  blood. 

5  Amazing  grace!  and  shall  I  still 
Prove  disobedient  to  thy  will  ? 

1  Ah !  no;  dear  Lord,  the  watery  tomb 
Belongs  to  thee,  and  there  I  come. 

6  Apostles  trod  this  holy  ground; 
This  is  the  road  believers  go, 
My  Jesus  in  this  way  was  found, 
I  charge  my  soul  to  tread  it  too. 

368  L.  M.     COL.  2.  13.  Watts. 

1  B  \0  we  not  know  the  solemn  word, 
\jp  That  we  are  buried  with  the  Lord; 

BaptizM  into  his  death,  and  then 
Put  off  the  body  of  our  sin? 

2  Our  souls  receive  diviner  breath, 
Hais'd  from  corruption,  guilt  and  death; 
So  from  the  grave  did  Christ  arise, 
And  lives  to  God  above  the  skies. 

3  No  more  let  sin  or  Satan  reign 
Over  our  mortal  flesh  again ; 

The  various  lusts  we  served  before, 
Shall  have  dominion  nowT  no  more. 

369  L.  M.     MATT.  3.  6.  16.     Swain. 

1  CjJEE  how  the  willing  converts  trace 
lJ  The  path  their  great  Redeemer  trod; 
And  follow  through  his  liquid  grave, 

The  meek,  the  lowly  Son  of  God. 

2  Here  they  renounce  their  former  deeds, 

And  to  a  heavenly  life  aspire; 
Their  rags  for  glorious  robes  exchanged, 
They  shine  in  clean  and  bright  attire. 

3  O  sacred  rite!  by  thee,  the  name 

Of  Jesus  we  I  in, 


BAPTISM.  370-371 

This  is  our  resurrection  pledge, 
Pledge  of  the  pardon  of  our  sin. 
4  Glory  to  God  on  high  be  given, 

Who  shows  his  grace  to  sinful  men; 
Let  saints  on  earth,  and  saints  in  heaven, 
In  concert  join  their  loud  amen. 

370  L.  M.     MATT.  8.  12.  Noel. 

1  TT|"OS  ANNA  to  our  Saviour,  God, 

|_  Who  suffer'd  in  our  room  and  stead! 
He  was  immers'd  in  Jordan's  flood, 
And  then  immers'd  in  sweat  and  blood! 

2  Behold  the  grave  where  Jesus  lay, 
Before  he  spilt  his  precious  blood ! 
How  plain  he  mark'd  the  humble  way 
To  sinners,  through  the  mystic  flood ! 

3  Come,  ye  redeemed  of  the  Lord, 
Come,  and  obey  his  sacred  word ; 
He  died,  and  rose  again  for  you  ; 
What  more  could  the  Redeemer  do? 

4  We  to  this  place  are  come,  to  show 
What  we  to  boundless  mercy  owe ; 
The  Saviour's  footsteps  to  explore, 
And  tread  the  path  he  trod  before. 

371  L.  M.     ACTS  8.  12. 

1 .  -^1  RE  AT  God,  we  in  thy  courts  appear 
%J[  With  humble  joy  and  holy  fear, 
Thy  wise  injunctions  to  obey; 
Let  saints  and  angels  hail  the  day ! 

2  Great  things,  O  everlasting  Son, 
Great  things  for  us  thy  grace  has  done; 
Constrain'd  by  thy  Almighty  love, 
Our  willing  feet  to  meet  thee  move. 

3  In  thy  assembly  here  we  stand, 
Obedient  to  thy  great  command ; 
The  sacred  flood  is  full  in  view, 
And  thy  sweet  voice  invites  us  thro9. 

4  The  WTord,  the  Spirit,  and  the  Bride, 
Must  not  invite  and  be  denied ; 
Was  not  the  Lord,  who  came  to  save, 
Interr'd«in  such  a  liquid  grave? 


372-373-374   worship. 

5  Thus  we,  dear  Saviour,  own  thy  name, 
Receive  us  rising  from  the  stream  ; 
Then  to  thy  table  let  us  come, 
And  dwell  in  Zion  as  our  home. 

372  C.  M.    MARK  8.  38.     Kirkham. 

1  TPVIDST  thou,  dear  Jesus,  suffer  shame, 

\_J   And  bear  the  cross  for  me  ? 
And  shall  I  fear  to  own  thy  name, 
Or  thy  disciple  be  ? 

2  Inspire  my  soul  with  life  divine, 

And  make  me  truly  bold; 
Let  knowledge,  faith,  and  meekness  shine, 
Nor  love,  nor  zeal  grow  cold. 

3  "Let  mockers  scoff,  let  men  defame, 

And  treat  me  with  disdain,* 
Still  may  I  glorify  thy  name, 
And  count  their  slander  gain." 

4  To  thee  I  cheerfully  submit, 

And  all  my  powers  resign ; 
Let  wrisdom  point  out  what  is  fit, 
And  I'll  no  more  repine. 

373  C.  M.     MATT.  3.  6.  16. 

1  ijURIED  in  Jordan  was  our  Lord, 

[3  As  we^  as  iQ  tne  tomD ; 
And  in  obedience  to  his  word, 
We  imitate  the  Lamb. 

2  This  ordinance  is  plainly  given, 

'Tis  left  upon  record; 
Though  not  to  save,  or  take  to  heaven, 
But  show  we  love  the  Lord. 

374  C.  M.     PSALM  103.  1.  5.  Addison. 

1  ~\\  7"HEN  all  thy  mercies,  O  my  God, 

y  j      My  rising  soul  surveys; 
Transported  with  the  view,  I'm  lost 
In  wTonder,  love,  and  praise. 

2  Thy  providence  my  life  sustained, 

And  all  my  wants  redress'd, 


worship.  375 

When  in  the  silent  womb  I  lay, 
And  hung  upon  the  breast. 

3  To  all  my  weak  complaints  and  cries, 

Thy  mercy  lent  an  ear, 
Ere  yet  my  feeble  thoughts  had  learnt 
To  form  themselves  in  prayer. 

4  When  in  the  slippery  paths  of  youth 

■With  heedless  steps  I  ran ; 
Thine  arm  unseen  convey'd  me  safe, 
And  led  me  up  to  man. 

5  Ten  thousand  thousand  precious  gifts 

My  daily  thanks  employ; 
Nor  is  the  least  a  cheerful  heart, 

That  tastes  those  gifts  with  joy. 
6  Through  every  period  of  my  life 

Thy  gocdness  I'll  adore ; 
And  after  death  in  distant  worlds, 

Thy  mercy  still  explore. 
7  Thro'  all  eternity  to  thee 

A  joyful  song  I'll  raise ; 
But  O,  eternity's  too  short 

To  utter  all  thy  praise. 

375        L.  M.  ROM.  5.  21.  Watts. 

1  TTVEEP  in  the  dust  before  thy  throne, 

\j  Our  guilt  and  our  disgrace  we  own ; 
Great  God!  we  own  the  unhappy  name, 
Whence  sprung  our  nature  and  our  shame. 

2  Adam  the  sinner;  at  his  fall, 
Death  like  a  conqueror  seiz'd  us  all; 
A  thousand  new-born  babes  are  dead, 
By  fatal  union  to  their  head. 

3  But  whilst  our  spirits  filPd  with  awe, 
Behold  the  terrors  of  thy  law, 

We  sing  the  honors  of  thy  grace, 
That  sent  to  save  our  ruin'd  race. 

4  We  sing  thine  everlasting  Son, 
Who  joinM  our  nature  to  his  own; 
Adam  the  second  from  the  dust, 
Raises  the  ruins  of  the  first. 

18* 


376-377         worship. 

5  Where  sin  did  reign  and  death  abound, 
There  have  the  sons  of  Adam  found 
Abounding  life :  there  glorious  grace 
Reigns  through  the  Lord,  our  righteousness. 

376  C.  M.     JOHN  10.  28.  Watts. 

1  T71IRM  as  the  earth  thy  gospel  stands, 
JP     My  Lord,  my  hope,  my  trust  j 

If  I  am  found  in  Jesus'  hands, 
My  soul  can  ne'er  be  lost,  j 

2  His  honor  is  engaged  to  save 

The  meanest  of  his  sheep; 
All  that  his  heavenly  Father  gave, 
His  hands  securely  keep. 

3  Nor  death  nor  hell  shall  e'er  remove 

i  His  fav 'rites  from  his  breast ; 
In  the  dear  bosom  of  his  love 
They  must  forever  rest. 

377  S.  M.    PSALM  63.  Watts. 

1  1%/TY  God  permit  my  tongue 

Ifl     This  joy  to  call  thee  mine; 
And  let  my  early  cries  prevail, 
To  taste  thy  love  divine. 

2  My  thirsty,  fainting  soul 

Thy  mercy  doth  implore ; 

Not  travellers  in  desert  lands 

Can  pant  for  water  more. 

3  Within  thy  churches,  Lord, 

I  long  to  find  a  place ; 
Thy  power  and  glory  to  behold. 
And  feel  thy  quick'ning  grace. 

4  For  life  without  thy  love 

No  relish  can  afford ; 
No  joy  can  be  compared  with  this, 
To  serve  and  please  the  Lord. 

5  To  thee  I'll  lift  my  hands, 

And  praise  thee  while  I  live ; 
Not  the  rich  dainties  of  a  feast, 
Such  food  or  pleasure  give. 

6  In  wakeful  hours  of  night, 

I  call  ray  God  to  mind ; 


worship.         37S-379 

I  think  how  wise  thy  counsels  are, 
And  all  thy  dealings  kind. 
7  Since  thou  hast  been  my  help, 
To  thee  my  spirit  flies ; 
And  on  thy  watchful  providence; 
My  cheerful  hope  relies, 

378  C  M.     LUKE  10.  42.      Topladt. 

1  ^lOMPAR'D  with  Christ,  in  all  beside 
\^y  No  comeliness  I  see ; 

The  one  thing  needful  dearest  Lord, 
Is  to  be  one  with  thee. 

2  The  sense  of  thy  redeeming  love 

Into  my  soul  convey ; 
Thyself  bestow !  for  thee  alone, 
My  all  in  all  I  pray. 

3  Less  than  thyself  will  not  suffice 

My  comfort  to  restore ; 
More  than  thyself  I  cannot  crave, 
And  thou  canst  give  no  more. 

4  Lov'd  of  my  God,  for  him  again 

With  love  intense  I'd  burn  ; 
Chosen  of  thee  ere  time  began, 
I'd  choose  thee  in  return. 

5  Whate'er  consists  not  with  thy  love, 

O  teach  me  to  resign : 
I'm  rich  to  all  th'  intents  of  bliss, 
If  thou,  O  God,  art  mine. 

379  L.  M.    REV.  5.  11.  Watts. 

1  "]VT" 0 W  to  the  Lord,  that  makes  us  know 
JL^I    The  wonders  of  his  dying  love, 

Be  humble  honors  paid  below, 
And  strains  of  nobler  praise  above. 

2  'Twas  he  that  cleans'd  our  foulest  sins, 
And  wash'd  us  in  his  richest  blood : 
'Tis  he  that  makes  us  priests  and  kings, 
And  brings  us  rebels  near  to  God. 

3  To  Jesus  our  atoning  priest, 
To  Jesus, our  superior  king, 


380-381  LORD'S  SUPPER. 
Be  everlasting  power  confessed, 
And  ever}'  tongue  his  glory  sing.    > 

4  Behold  on  flying  clouds  he  comes, 
And  every  eye  shall  see  him  move; 
Tho'  with  our  sins  we  piere'd  him  once; 
Then  he  displays  his  pardoning  love. 

5  The  unbelieving  world  shall  wail, 
While  we  rejoice  to  see  the  day; 
Come,  Lord,  nor  let  thy  promise  fail, 
Nor  let  thy  chariots  long  delay. 

380  C.  M.     LUKE  14.  22.     Doddridge. 

1  r  i  1HE  King  of  heaven  his  table  spreads, 

His  dainties  crown  the  board; 
Not  paradise,  with  all  its  jo}7s, 
Could  such  delight  afford. 

2  Pardon  and  peace  to  dying  men, 

And  endless  life  are  given  ; 
Thro  the  rich  blood  that  Jesus  shed, 

To  raise  the  soul  to  heaven. 
3.  Ye  hungry  poor,  that  long  have  strayed 

In  sin's  dark  mazes,  come ; 
Come  from  your  most  obscure  retreats 

And  grace  shall  find  you  room. 

4  Millions  of  souls  in  glory  now, 

Were  fed  and  feasted  here ; 
And  millions  more  still  on  the  way, 
Around  the  board  appear. 

5  Yet  is  his  house  and  heart  so  large, 

That  millions  more  may  come; 
Nor  could  the  whole  assembled  world 
O'erfill  the  spacious  room. 

6  All  things  are  ready,  come  away, 

Nor  weak  excuses  frame; 
Crowd  to  your  places  at  the  feast, 
And  ble^s  the  founder's  name. 

381  C.  M.     CANT.  5    1.       Stennett. 
1   TT    ORD,at  thy  table  I  behold 

j  j  The  wonders  of  thy  grace; 
But  moFt  of  ail  admire  that  1 
Should  find  a  weiconje  p-ace. 


LORD'S  SUPPER.  ""  3g£ 

2  I  that  was  all  defiled  with  sin 

A  rebel  to  my  God ; 
I  that  have  crucified  his  Son, 
And  trampled  on  his  blood. 

3  What  strange,  surprising  grace  is  this, 

That  such  a  soul  has  room! 
My  Saviour  takes  me  by  the  hand, 
My  Jesus  bids  me  come. 

4  Eat,  O  my  friends!  the  Saviour  cries, 

The  feast  was  made  for  you : 
For  you  I  groan'd,  and  bled,  and  died, 
And  rose  and  triumph'd  too. 

5  With  trembling  faith  and  bleeding  hearts, 

Lord,  we  accept  thy  love : 
'Tis  a  rich  banquet  we  have  had, 
What  will  it  be  above ! 

6  Ye  saints  below,  and  hosts  of  heaven, 

Join  all  your  praising  powers :  4 
No  theme  is  like  redeeming  love, 
No  Saviour  is  like  ours. 

7  Had  I  ten  thousand  hearts,  dear  Lord, 

I'd  give  them  all  to  thee  ; 
Had  I  ten  thousand  tongues,  they  all 
Should  join  the  harmony. 

382     C.  M.    JOHN  6.  53.  66.  Stennett. 

HERE  at  thy  table,  Lord,  we  meet 
To  feed  on  food  divine ; 
Thy  body  is  the  bread  we  eat, 
Thy  precious  blood  the  wine. 

2  He  that  prepares  this  rich  repast, 

Himself  comes  down  and  dies! 
And  then  invites  us  thus  to  feast 
Upon  the  sacrifice. 

3  Here  peace  and  pardon  sweetly  flow, 

O  what  delightful  food! 
We  eat  the  bread  and  drink  the  wine, 
But  think  on  nobler  good. 
1  The  bitter  torments  he  endured, 
Upon  the  accursed  tree, 


383-384         lord's  supper. 

Each  welcome  guest  may  truly  say, 
We're  borne  from  love  to  me. 
5  Sure  there  was  never  love  so  free, 
Dear  Saviour  so  divine; 
Well  thou  may'st  claim  that  heart  of  me, 
Which  owes  so  much  to  thine. 

383         C.  M.     LUKE  14.  22.         Steele. 

1  "^T'E  wretched,  hungry,  starving  poor, 

Behold  a  royal  feast ! 
Where  mercy  spreads  her  bounteous  store 
For  every  humble  guest. 

2  See  Jesus  stands  with  open  arms ; 

He  calls,  he  bids  you  come : 
Guilt  holds  you  back,  and  fear  alarms, 
But  see,  there  yet  is  room — 

3  Room  in  the  Saviour's  bleeding  heart, 

There  love  and  pity  meet; 

Nor  will  he  bid  the  soul  depart, 

That  trembles  at  his  feet. 

4  In  him  the  Father  reconciled, 

Invites  your  souls  to  come : 

The  rebel  shall  be  call'd  a  child, 

And  kindly  welcomed  home. 

5  O  come,  and  with  his  children  taste 

The  blessings  of  his  love ; 
While  hope  attends  the  sweet  repast 
Of  nobler  joys  above. 

6  There  with  united  heart  and  voice 

Before  th'  eternal  throne, 
Ten  thousand  thousand  souls  rejoice, 
Ln  ecstacies  unknown. 

7  And  yet  ten  thousand  thousand  more 

Are  welcome  still  to  come : 
Ye  longing  souls  the  grace  adore, 
Approach,  there  yet  is  room. 

384         C  JVI.     MATT.  26.  27.       Watts. 
1     H.1ATHER,  we  wait  to  feel  thy  grace, 
Jj     To  see  thy  glories  shine ; 
The  Lord  will  his  own  tables  bless, 
And  make  the  feast  divine. 


LORD'S  SUPPER.    385-386 

2  We  touch,  we  taste  the  heavenly  bread, 

We  drink  the  sacred  cup  ; 
With  outward  forms  our  sense  is  fed, 
Our  souls  rejoice  in  hope. 

3  We  shall  appear  before  the  throne 

Of  our  forgiving  God, 
Drest  in  the  garments  of  his  Son, 
And  sprinkled  with  his  blood. 

4  We  shall  be  strong  to  run  the  race, 

And  climb  the  upper  sky; 
Christ  will  provide  our  souls  with  grace; 
He  bought  a  large  supply. 

5  Let  us  indulge  a  cheerful  frame, 

For  joy  becomes  a  feast  ; 
We  love  the  memory  of  his  name, 
More  than  the  wine  we  taste. 

385  C  M.    JOHN  6.  7. 

1  O*  ITTING  around  our  Father's  board, 
J^   We  raise  our  tuneful  breath  ; 

Our  faith  beholds  our  dying  Lord, 
And  dooms  our  sins  to  death. 

2  We  see  the  blood  of  Jesus  shed, 

Whence  all  our  pardons  rise; 
The  sinner  views  the  atonement  made, 
And  loves  the  sacrifice. 

3  Thy  cruel  thorns,  thy  shameful  cross, 

Procure  us  heavenly  crowns ; 
Our  highest  gains  spring  from  thy  loss, 
Our  healing  from  thy  wounds. 

4  O !  'tis  impossible  that  we 

Who  dwell  in  feeble  clay, 
Should  equal  sufferings  bear  for  thee," 
Or  equal  thanks  repay. 

386  L.  M.     1  COR.  11.  23.       Watts. 

1  5  m  WAS  on  that  dark  and  doleful  night, 

1      When  powers  of  earth  and  hell  arose 
Against  the  Son  of  God's  delight, 
And  friends  betra)  \1  him  to  his  foes. 

2  Before  the  mournful  scene  began, 

He  took  the  breuci,  and  blest,  and  brake, 


387  LORD'S  SUPPER. 

What  love  through  all  Lis  actions  ran! 
What  wond'rous  words  of  grnce  he  spake. 

3  "This  is  my  body,  broke  for  sin; 

Receive,  and  eat  the  living  food;" 
,  Then  took  the  cup  and  blest  the  wine: 
"'Tis  the  new  covenant  in  my  blood." 

4  For  us  his  flesh  with  nails  was  torn; 

He  bore  the  scourge,  he  felt  the  thorn; 
And  justice  pour'd  upon  his  head 
Its  heavy  vengeance  in  our  stead. 

5  For  us  his  vital  blood  was  spilt, 

To  buy  the  pardon  of  our  guilt; 
When   for   black  crimes  of  biggest  size, 
He  gave  his  soul  a  sacrifice. 

387       C.  M.     LUKE  14.  17.  22.    Waits. 

1  TTOW  sweet  and  awful  is  the  place, 

I    B    With  Christ  within  the  doors; 
While  everlasting  love  displays 
The  choicest  of  her  stores. 

2  Here  every  bowel  of  our  God 

With  soft  compassion  rolls : 
Here  peace  and  pardon  bought  with  blood 
Is  food  for  dying  souls. 

3  While  all  our  hearts  and  all  our  songs 

Join  to  admire  the  feast, 
Each  of  us  cry,  with  thankful  tongues, 
"Lord,  why  was  I  a  guest?" 

4  "Why  was  I  made  to  hear  thy  voice, 

And  enter  while  there's  room; 
When  thousands  make  a  wretched  choice, 
And  rather  starve  than  come  ? 

5  'Twas  the  same  love  that  spread  the  feast, 

That  Sweetly  forced  us  in; 
Else  we  had  still  refused  to  taste, 
And  perished  in  our  sin. 

6  Pity  the  nations,  O  our  God! 

Constrain  the  earth  to  come; 
Send  thy  victorious  word  abroad. 
And  bring  the  strangers  home. 


LORD'S  SUPPER.       388-389 

388  L.  M.     GAL.  G.  11.  Watts. 

1  ~W 7i  THEN  I  survey  the  wond'rous  cross 

y  \     On  which  the  Prince  of  Glory  died, 
My  richest  gain  I  count  but  loss, 
And  pour  contempt  on  all  my  pride. 

2  Forbid  it,  Lord,  that  I  should  boast, 

Save  in  the  death  of  Christ  my  God ; 
All  the  vain  things  that  charm  me  most, 
I  sacrifice  them  to  his  blood. 

3  See  from  his  head,  his  hands,  his  feet^ 

Sorrow  and  love  flow  mingled  down! 
Did  e'er  such  love  and  sorrow  meet, 
Or  thorns  compose  so  rich  a  crown?  j 

4  His  dying  crimson,  like  a  robe, 

Spreads  o?er  his  body  on  the  tree; 
Then  am  I  dead  to  all  the  globe, 
And  all  the  globe  is  dead  to  me. 

5  Were  the  whole  realm  of  nature  mine, 

That  were  a  present  far  too  small ; 
Love  so  amazing,  so  divine, 

Demands  my  soul,  my  life,  my  all. 

389  L.  M.     JOHN  16.  10.         Watts. 

1  TESUS  is  gone  above  the  skies, 

^P    Where  our  weak  senses  reach  him  not, 
And  carnal  objects  court  our  eyes, 

To  thrust  our  Saviour  from  our  thought. 

2  He  knows  what  wandVing  hearts  we  have, 

Apt  to  forget  his  lovely  face  ; 
And  to  refresh  our  minds  he  gave 
These  kind  memorials  of  his  grace. 

3  The  Lord  of  life  his  table  spread, 

With  his  own  flesh  and  dying  blood : 
We  on  the  rich  provision  feed, 

And  taste  the  wine,  and  bless  our  God. 

4  Let  sinful  sweets  be  all  forgot, 

And  earth  grow  less  in  our  esteem; 
Christ  and  his  iove  fill  every  thought, 
And  faith,  and  hope,  he  fix'd  on  him. 

5  While  he  is  absent  from  our  sight ; 

'Tis  to  prepar  Isa  place, 

19 


390-391  THANKSGIVING. 

That  we  may  dwell  in  heavenly  light, 
And  live  forever  near  his  face. 
6  Our  eyes  look  upward  to  the  hills, 

Whence  our  returning  Lord  shall  come; 

We  wait  thy  chariot's  awful  wheels 
To  fetch  our  longing  spirits  home. 

390  C.  M.     ISA.  53.  5.  Watts. 

1  ~     J~OW  condescending  and  how  kind 
Xl  Was  God's  eternal  Son! 

Our  misery  reach'd  his  heavenly  mind. 
And  pity  brought  him  down. 

2  When  justice,  by  our  sins  provok'd, 

Drew  forth  his  dreadful  sword, 
He  gave  his  soul  up  to  the  stroke, 
Without  a  murmuring  word. 

3  This  was  compassion  like  a  God, 

That  when  the  Saviour  knew 
The  price  of  pardon  was  his  blood, 
His  pity  ne'er  withdrew. 

4  Now  tho'  he  reigns  exalted  high, 

His  love  is  still  as  great; 

Well  he  remembers  Calvary, 

Nor  let  his  saints  forget. 

5  Here  we  receive  repeated  seals 

Of  Jesus' dying  love; 
Hard  is  the  wretch  that  never  feels 
One  soft  affection  move. 

6  Here  let  our  hearts  begin  to  melt, 

While  we  his  death  record ; 
And,  with  our  joy  for  pardon'd  guilt, 
Mourn  that  we  pierc'd  the  Lord. 

391  C.  M.     ISA.  58.  6.  Rippow 

1  OJEE  gracious  God,  before  thy  throne, 
J^  Thy  mourning  people  bend ! 

'Tis  on  thy  sovereign  grace  alone, 
Our  humble  hopes  depend. 

2  Tremendous  judgments  from  thy  hand 

Thy  dreadful  power  display; 


ORDINATION.        392-393 

Yet  mercy  spares  this  guilty  land, 
And  still  we  live  to  pray. 

3  Great  God,  and  is  Columbia  spared, 

Ungrateful  as  we  are? 
O  make  thy  awful  warnings  heard, 
While  mercy  cries  "forbear!" 

4  What  land  so  favor'd  of  the  skies, 

As  these  apostate  states?       ~~ 
Our  num'rous  crimes  increasing  rise, 
Yet  still  thy  vengeance  waits. 

5  How  changed,  alas!  are  truths  divine. 

For  error  guilt  and  shame ! 
What  impious  numbers,  hold  in  sin, 
Disgrace  the  Christian  name. 

392  C.  M.     HEB.  13.  17.     Doddridge. 

1  "   "    ET  Zion's  watchmen-  all  awake, 

|_j  And  take  th'  alarm  they  give  ; 
Now  let  them  from  the  mouth  of  God 
-     Their  awful  charge  receive. 

2  'Tis  not  a  cause  of  small  import, 

The  pastor's  care  demands; 
But  what  might  fill  an  angePs  heart, 
And  fill'd  the  Saviour's  hands. 

3  They  watch  for  souls,  for  which  the  Lord 

Did  heavenly  bliss  forego; 
For  souls  which  must  forever  live 
In  raptures,  or  in  wo. 

4  All  to  the  great  tribunal  haste, 

Th'  account  to  render  there; 
And  shouldst  thou  strictly  mark  our  faults, 
Lord,  where  should  we  appear? 

5  May  they,  that  Jesus  whom  they  preach, 

Their  own  Redeemer  see ; 
And  watch  thou  daily  o'er  their  souls, 
That  they  may  watch  for  thee. 

393  L.  M.     1  COR.  15.  58.       Rnrow. 


B 


EFORE  thy  throne,  eternal  King, 
Thy  ministers  their  tribute  bring; 


394  ORDINATION. 

Their  tribute  of  united  praise, 

For  heavenly  news.and  peaceful  days. 

2  We  sing  the  conquest  of  thy  sword, 
And  publish  loud  thy  healing  word; 
While  angels  sound  thy  glorious  name, 
Thy  saving  grace  our  lips  proclaim. 

3  Thy  various  service  we  esteem 

Our  sweet  employ,  our  bliss  supreme; 
And  while  we  feel  thy  heavenly  love, 
We  burn  like  seraphim  above. 

4  Nor  seraphs  there  can  ever  raise 
With  us,  an  equal  song  of  praise; 
They  are  the  noblest  work  of  God, 
But  we,  the  purchase  of  his  blood. 

5  Still  in  thy  work  would  we  abound, 

Still  prune  the  vine,  or  plough  the  ground; 
Thy  sheep  with  wholesome  pasture  feed, 
And  watch  them  with  unwearied  heed. 

6  Thou  art  our  Lord,  our  life,  our  love, 
Our  care  below,  and  crown  above : 
Thy  praise  shall  be  our  best  employ, 
Thy  presence,  our  eternal  joy. 

394         7s.  1  TIM.  6.  13.  Swae*. 

1  ~¥>RETHREN,  while  we  sojourn  here, 

[3  Fight  we  must,  but  should  not  fear; 
Foes  we  have,  but  we've  a  friend, 
One  that  loves  us  to  the  end. 

2  Forward  then,  with  courage  go/ 

Long  we  shall  not  dwell  below ; 
Soon  the  joyful  news  will  come, 

Child,  your  father  calls — come  home. 

3  In  the  world  a  thousand  snares 

Lay  to  take  us  unawares; 
Satan,  with  malicious  art, 

Watches  each  unguarded  part. 

4  But  from  Satan's  malice  free, 

-    Saints  shall  soon  victorious  be ; 
Soon  the  joyful  news  will  come, 

Child,  your  Father  calls — come  home. 


CHRISTIAN.  395-396 

5  But  of  all  the  foes  we  meet, 

None  so  apt  to  turn  our  koA; 
None  betray  us  into  sin, 

Like  the  foes  we  have  within, 

6  Yet  let  nothing  spoil  your  peace, 

Christ  will  also  conquer  these ; 
Then,  the  joyful  news  will  come, 

Child,  your  Father  calls — come  home. 

395  L.  M.     JAMES  2.  18. 

1  TN  vain  men  talk  of  Jiving  faith, 

I^When  all  their  works  exhibit  death,^ 
When  they  indulge  some  sinful  view 
In  all  they  say,  in  all  they  do. 

2  The  true  believer  fears  the  Lord, 
Obeys  his  precepts,  keeps  his  word ; 
Commits  his  work  to  God  alone, 
And  seeks  his  will  bef  jre  his  own. 

3  A  barren  tree,  that  bears  no  fruit, 
Brings  no  great  glory  to  its  root  : 
When  on  the  boughs  rich  fruit  we  see, 
'Tis  then  we  cry,  "A  goodly  tree !" 

4  Never  did  men  by  faith  divine 
To  selfishness  or  sloth  incline; 

The  christian  works  with  all  his  power, 
And  grieves  that  he  can  work  no  more. 

396  C.  M.     ISA.  43.  1.  Watts.  L. 

1  TTOW  happy  is  the  christian's  state, 

[_  His  sins  are  all  forgiven; 
A  cheering  ray  confirms  the  grace, 
And  lifts  his  hope  to  heaven. 

2  Though  in  the  rugged  path  of  life, 

He  heaves  the  pensive  sigh; 
Yet  trusting  in  his  God,  he  finds 
Delivering  grace  is  nigh. 

3  If  to  prevent  his  wand'ring  steps, 

He  feels  his  chastening  rod, 
The  gentle  stroke  shall  bring  him  back 
To  his  forgiving  God. 
19* 


397-398-399   christian. 

4  And  when  the  welcome  message  comes 
To  call  his  soul  away, 
His  soul,  in  raptures,  shall  ascend 
To  everlasting  day. 

397  C.  M.  HEB.  12.  7.  Steele. 

1  A    ND  can  my  heart  aspire  so  high, 
J\_  To  say,  "My  Father  God !" 
Lord,  at  thy  feet  I  fain  would  lie, 

And  learn  to  kiss  the  rod, 

2  I  would  submit  to  all  thy  will 

For  thou  art  good  and  wise ; 
Let  every  anxious  thought  be  still, 
Nor  one  faint  murmur  rise. 

3  Thy  love  can  cheer  the  darksome  gloom, 

And  bid  me  wait  serene, 
Till  hopes  and  joys  immortal  bloom, 
And  brighten  all  the  scene. 

4  "My  Father" — O  permit  my  heart 

To  plead  her  humble  claim, 
And  ask  the  bliss  those  words  impart, 
In  my  Redeemer's  name. 

398  L.  M.     SOL.  G.  9.  Beddome. 

1  ~f%/i"Y  rising  soul  with  strong  desires, 

(f  I    To  perfect  happiness  aspires, 
With  steady  steps  would  tread  the  road 
That  leads  to  heav'n — that  leads  to  God. 

2  I  thirst  to  drink  unmingled  love, 
From  the  pure  fountain-head  above : 
My  dearest  Lord,  I  long  to  be 
Empty 'd  of  sin  and  full  of  thee. 

3  For  thee  I  pant,  for  thee  1  burn, 
Art  thou  withdrawn?  again  return, 
Nor  let  me  be  the  fjrst  ta  say, 

Thou  wilt  not  hear  when  sinners  pray. 

399  L.  M.     HEB.  1.  5.  Newton. 

1   ~|3  Y  faith  in  Christ  I  walk  with  God, 

[3  With  heav'n  my  journey's  end  in  view, 
Supported  by  his  staff  and  rod, 
My  road  is  safe  and  pleasant  too. 


CHRISTIAN,     i  400 

2  1  travel  through  a  desert  wide, 

Where  many  round  me  blindly  stray; 
But  he  vouchsafes  to  be  my  guide, 
And  keeps  me  in  the  narrow  way. 

3  Though  snares  and  dangers  throng  my  path, 

And  earth  and  hell  my  course  withstand, 
I  triumph  over  all  by  faith, 

Guarded  by  his  Almighty  hand. 

4  The  wilderness  affords  no  food, 

But  God  for  my  support  prepares; 
Provides  me  ev'ry  needful  good, 

And  frees  my  soul  from  wants  and  cares. 

5  With  him  sweet  converse  I  maintain, 

Great  as  he  is  I  dare  be  free  ; 
I  tell  him  all  my  grief  and  pain, 
And  he  reveals  his  love  to  me. 

6  Some  cordial  from  his  word  he  brings, 

Whene'er  my  feeble  spirit  faints, 
At  once  my  sou]  revives  and  sings, 
And  yields  no  more  to  sad  complaints. 

7  I  pity  all  the  worldling's  talk 

Of  pleasures  that  will  quickly  end, 
Be  this  my  choice,  O  Lord,  to  walk 

With  thee,  my  guide,  my  guard,  my  friend. 

400        L.  M.     JER.  17.  9. 

1  FipHIS  wretched  heart  will  still  backslide, 

O  what  deceit  is  treasur'd  here  ! 
'Tis  full  of  vanity  and  pride; 
What  fruits  of  unbelief  appear! 

2  My  base  ingratitude  I  mourn, 

My  stubborn  will,  my  earthly  mind; 
My  thoughts  how  vain — to  rove  how  prone, 
To  every  evil  how  inclined ! 

3  Who  can,  amongst  the  sons  of  men, 

Find  out  the  vileness  of  my  heart! 
None  can  the  depths  of  guilt  explain, 
'Tis  all  corrupt  through  every  part. 

4  Could  creatures  look  into  my  breast, 

How  would  they  gaze  with  strange  surprise ! 


401-402  CHRISTIAN. 

They'd  hate  me  with  a  sore  detest, 
And  turn  away  their  frighted  eyes. 

5  But  what  are  creatures,  Lord,  to  thee? 

They  can't  forgive  one  single  sin; 
Were  they  dispos'd  to  pity  me, 

They  could  not  work  one  grace  within. 

6  To  Jesus,  then,  I'll  make  my  moan, 

O  clease  this  filthy  sink  of  sin! 
Jesus,  thou  can'st,  and  thou  alone ; 
O  condescend  to  make  me  clean, 

401  C.  M.     1   PETER  2.  7.     Doddridge. 

1  TESUS,  I  love  thy  charming  name, 
J     'Tis  music  to  my  ear  ; 

Fain  would  I  sound  it  out  so  loud 
That  earth  and  heaven  might  hear. 

2  Yes!  thou  art  precious  to  my  soul ! 

My  transport  and  my  trust: 
Jewels  to  thee  are  gaudy  toys, 
And  gold  is  sordid  dust. 

3  All  my  capacious  powers  can  wish, 

In  thee  doth  richly  meet; 
Nor  to  my  eyes  is  light  so  dear, 
Nor  friendship  half  so  sweet. 

4  Thy  grace  shall  dwell  upon  my  heart, 

And  shed  her  fragrance  there ; 
The  noblest  balm  of  all  its  wounds,     • 
The  cordial  of  its  care. 

5  I'll  speak  the  honors  of  thy  name 

With  my  last  laboring  breath; 
And,  dying,  clasp    thee  in  my  arms, 
The  antidote  of  death. 

402  L.  M.     2d  SAMUEL  16.  17.  Newton. 

1  "j  f^OOR,  weak  and  worthless  though  I  am, 

I  have  a  rich  Almighty  Friend 
Jesus,  the  Saviour,  is  his  name ; 
.   He  freely  loves,  and  without  end. 

2  He  ransom'd  me  from  hell  with  blood, 

And  by  his  power  my  foes  controPd; 


CHRISTIAN.  403-404 

He  found  me  wandering  far  from  God, 

And  brought  me  to  his  chosen  fold. 

3  He  cheers  my  heart,  my  want  supplies, 

And  says  that  I  shall  shortly  be 

Enthron'd  with  him  above  the  skies: 

O !  what  a  friend  is  Christ  to  me ! 

403  C.  M.     1  COR.  9.  24. 

1  /^kH,  let  me  run  the  christian  race 
\_P  With  diligence  and  speed ! 
God's  word,  his  Spirit  and  his  Grace, 

Do  all  to  duty  lead. 

2  Did  Jesus  leave  the  realms  of  bliss 

To  save  from  sin  and  hell  ? 
A  love  so  wonderful  as  this 
Calls  for  a  glowing  zeal. 

3  Those  who  to  Christ  for  refuge  flee, 

Should  in  his  footsteps  tread  ; 
Our  Prophet,  Priest,  and  King  should  be 
Both  trusted  and  obey'd. 

404  L.  M.     HEB.  11.  38.  Kelly. 

1  1  r^OOR  and  afflicted/  Lord  are  thine, 

Among  the  great  unfit  to  shine; 
But  tho'  the  world  may  think  it  strange, 
They  would  not  with  the  world  exchange. 

2  "Poor  and  afflicted."  Yes  they  are ; 

.  They're  not  exempt  from  grief  and  care : 
But  he  who  saved  them  by  his  blood, 
Makes  ev'ry  sorrow  yield  them  good. 

3  "Poor  and  afflicted."  'Tis  their  lot ; 
They  know  it,  and  they  murmur  not : 
'Twould  ill  become  them  to  refuse, 
The  state  their  master  deign'd  to  choose. 

4  "Poor  and  afflicted."  Yet  they  sing, 
For  Jesus  is  their  glorious  King  : 
'Thro'  suffering  perfect.'  Now  he  reigns, 
And  shares  in  all  their  griefs  and  pains. 

5  "Poor  and  afflicted."  But  ere  long, 
They'll  join  the  bright  celestial  throng: 
Their  suff 'rings  then  will  reach  a  close, 
And  heav'n  afford  them  sweet  repose. 


405-406  CHRISTIAN. 

6  And  while  they  walk  the  thorny  way, 
They're  often  heard  to  sigh  and  say : 
'Dear  Saviour,  come,  O  quickly  come! 
And  take  thy  mourning  pilgrims  home.' 

405  L.  M.    1.  PETER  1.  18.  Ste^et.  S. 

1  |~ESUS,  my  Saviour,  and  my  God, 

qj  Thou  hast  redeemed  me  with  thy  blood ; 
By  ties,  both  natural  and  divine, 
I  am,  and  ever  will  be,  thine. 

2  But  ah '.should  my  inconstant  heart, 
Ere  Fm  aware  from  thee  depart, 
What  dire  reproach  would  fall  on  me, 
For  such  ingratitude  to  thee ! 

3  The  thought  I  dread,  the  crime  I  hate : 
The  guilt,  the  shame  I  deprecate 
And  yet  so  mighty  are  my  foes, 

I  dare  not  trust  my  warmest  vows. 

4  Pity  my  frailty  dearest  Lord, 
Grace  in  the  needful  hour  afford ; 

0  steel  this  tim'rous  heart  of  mine 
With  fortitude  and  love  divine. 

6  So  shall  I  triumph  o'er  my  fears, 
And  gather  joys  from  all  my  tears; 
So  shall  I  to  the  world  proclaim 
The  honors  of  the  Christian  name. 

406  L.   M.     MATT.  9.  27. 

1  T)  E  merciful  O  God  to  me, 

£5 Thy  mercy  is  my  only  plea; 
Look  with  compassion  on  my  woes, 
And  let  not  judgment  interpose. 

2  Guilty  before  thy  face  I  stand, 
And  fear  thy  sin-avenging  hand; 
Hell  as  my  just  desert  I  own, 

But  mercy  plead  before  thy  throne. 

3  Mercy  through  Jesus  crucified, 

1  ask,  and  can  I  be  denied? 
Mercy,  O  God! — I  ask  no  more,— 
Thrust  not  ray  soul  from  mercy's  door. 


christian.  407-408 

4  O  God,  as  powerful  as  just, 
In  thee,  in  thee  alone  I  trust: 
Vain  does  the  help  of  men  appear, 
Vain  is  the  help  of  angels  here! 

5  Nothing  will  give  my  spirit  rest, 
Till  pard'ning  mercy  makes  me  blest; 
Behold  I  faint  beneath  the  frown, 

O  send  the  cheering  cordial  down. 

407  C.  M.     PSALM  27.  7.    Watts.  S. 

1  f  i  lAKE  my  poor  heart  just  as  it  is, 

Set  up  therein  thy  throne ; 
So  shall  I  love  thee  above  all, 
And  live  to  thee  alone. 

2  Complete  thy  work,  and  crown  thy  grace, 

That  I  may  faithful  prove; 
And  listen  to  that  small  still  voice, 
Which  only  whispers  love. 

3  Which  teaches  me  what  is  thy  will, 

And  tells  me  what  to  do; 
Which  covers  me  with  shame,  when  I 
Do  not  thy  will  pursue. 

4  This  unction  may  I  ever  feel, 

This  teaching  from  my  Lord, 
And  learn  obedience  to  thy  voice, 
Thy  soft  reviving  word ! 

408  L.  M.     PSALM  73.  25.      Watts, 

1  (TTP  to  the  fields  where  angels  lie, 

^J    And  living  waters  gently  roll, 
Fain  would  my  thoughts  leap  out  and  fly, 
But  sin  hangs  heavy  on  my  soul. 

2  Thy  wond'rous  blood,  dear  dying  Christ, 
Can  make  this  world  of  guilt  remove ; 
And  thou  can'st  bear  me  where  thou  fly'st, 
On  thy  kind  wings,  Celestial  Dove ! 

3  O  might  I  once  mount  up  and  see 
The  glories  of  th'  eternal  skies! 

What  little  things  these  worlds  would  be! 
And  despicable  to  my  eyes !) 

4  Had  I  a  glance  cf  thee,  my  God, 
Kingdoms  and  men  wculd  vanish  soon; 


409-410  WSTIAN. 

Vanish,  as  though  I  saw  them  not, 
As  a  dim  candle  dies  at  noon. 

5  Then  they  might  fight,  and  rage  and  rave; 
I  should  perceive  the  noise  no  more 
Than  we  can  hear  a  shaking  leaf, 
While  rattling  thunders  round  us  roar.1 

6  Great  All  in  All!  eternal  King! 
Let  me  but  view  thy  lovely  face, 
And  all  my  powers  shall  bow  and  sing 
Thine  endless  grandeur  and  thy  grace. 

409        C.  M.     1  JOHN  2.  1G.        Watts. 

1  ~]%/S~Y  soul  forsakes  her  vain  delight. 

1  y  |     And  bids  the  world  farewell; 
Base  as  the  dirt  beneath  my  feet, 
And  mischievous  as  hell. 

2  No  longer  will  I  ask  your  love, 

Nor  seek  your  friendship  more ; 
The  happiness  that  I  approve 
Is  not  within  your  power. 

3  There's  nothing  round  this  spacious  earth, 

That  suits  my  large  desire; 

To  boundless  joy  and  solid  mirth 

My  nobler  thoughts  aspire. 

4  Had  I  the  pinions  of  a  dove, 

I'd  climb  the  heavenly  road! 
There  sits  my  Saviour  dress'd  in  love, 
And  there  my  smiling  God. 

410         S.  M.     ROM.  6.  1.  Watts. 

1  Of  HALL  we  go  on  to  sin, 
^5   Because  thy  grace  abounds, 
Or  crucify  the  Lord  again, 

And  open  all  his  wounds? 

2  Forbid  it  mighty  God ! 

Nor  let  it  e?er  be  said,     - 
That  we,  whose  sins  are  crucirTd, 
Should  raise  them  from  the  dead. 

3  We  will  be  slaves  no  more, 

Since  Christ  has  made  us  free, 


CHRISTIAN.  4 1 1-412 

Has  nail'd  our  tyrants  to  his  cross, 
And  bought  our  liberty. 

411         C.  M.     1  COR.  2.  9.  Watts. 

1  d^i IVE  me  the  wings  of  faith,  to  rise] 
\Jf  Within  the  veil,  and  see 

The  saints  above,  how  great  their  joys, 
How  bright  their  glories  be. 

2  Once  they  were  mourning  here  below, 

And  wet  their  couch  with  tears; 
They  wrestled  Gard,  as  we  do  now, 
With  sins,  and  doubts,  and  fears. 

3  I  ask  them  whence  their  vict'ry  came? 

They  with  united  breath 
Ascribe  their  conquest  to  the  Lamb, 
Their  triumph  to  his  death. 

4  They  mark'd  the  footsteps  that  he  trod, 

(His  zeal  inspir'd  their  breast;) 
And  following  their  incarnate  God 
Possess  the  promis'd  rest. 

5  Our  glorious  Leader  claims  our  praise, 

For  his  own  pattern  given, 
While  the  long  cloud  of  witnesses, 
Show  the  same  path  to  heaven. 

412         L.  M.    ISA.  40.  28.  31.      Watts. 

1  A    WAKE  our  souls,  (away  our  fears, 
f\    Let  every  trembling  thought  be  gone,) 

Awake  and  run  the  heavenly  race, 
And  put  a  cheerful  courage  on. 

2  True,  'tis  a  straight  and  thorny  road, 

And  mortal  spirits  tire  and  faint; 
But  they  forget  the  mighty  God 

That  feeds  the  strength  of  every  saint. 

3  The  mighty  God,  whose  matchless  power, 

Is  ever  new  and  ever  young, 
And  firm  endures,  while  endless  years 
Their  everlasting  circles  run. 

4  From  thee,  the  overflowing  spring, 

Our  souls  shall  drink  a  fresh  supplv, 
20 


413-414  CHRISTIAN. 

While  such  as  trust  their  native  strength, 
Shall  melt  away,  and  droop,  and  die. 
5  Swift  as  an  eagle  cuts  the  air, 

We'll  mount  aloft  to  thine  abode: 

On  wings  of  love  our  souls  shall  fly, 
Nor  tire  amidst  the  heavenly  road. 

413  C.  M.     HOSEA  14.  4.         Wat. 

1  ~W  7T7"HY  is  my  heart  so  far  from  thee 

J  \     My  God,  my  chief  delight? 
Why  are  my  thoughts  no  more  by  dp' 
With  thee,  no  more  by  night? 

2  [Why  should  my  foolish  passions  r* 

Where  can  such  sweetness  be, 
As  I  have  tasted  in  thy  love, 
As  I  have  found  in  thee? 

3  When  my  forgetful  soul  renews 

The  savour  of  thy  grace, 
My  heart  presumes  I  cannot  lose 
The  relish  all  my  days. 

4  But  ere  one  fleeting  hour  is  past, 

The  flattering  world  employs 
Some  sensual  bait  to  seize  my  taste 
And  to  pollute  my  joys. 

5  Trifles  of  nature,  or  of  art, 

With  fair  deceitful  charms, 
Intrude  into  my  thoughtless  heart, 

And  thrust  me  from  thy  arms. 
G  Then  I  repent,  and  vex  my  soul 

That  I  should  leave  thee  so; 
Where  will  those  wild  affections  roll, 

That  let  a  Saviour  go? 
7  Wretch  that  I  am,  to  wander  thus7 

In  chase  of  false  delight! 
Let  me  be  fastened  to  thy  cross, 

Rather  than  lose  thy  sight. 

414  C.  M.     PSALM  40.  6.        Watts. 

1   T  WAITED  patient  for  the  Lord, 
He  bow\l  to  hear  my  cry ; 


CHRISTIAN.  415 

He  saw  me  resting  on  his  word, 
And  brought  salvation  nigh. 

2  He  raisM  me  from  a  horrid  pit, 

Where  mourning  long  I  lay, 
And  from  my  bonds  releas'd  my  feet, 
Deep  bonds  of  miry  clay. 

3  Firm  on  a  rock  he  made  me  stand, 

And  taught  my  cheerful  tongue 
To  praise  the  wonders  of  his  hand, 
In  a  new  thankful  song. 

4  I'll  spread  his  works  of  grace  abroad, 

The  saints  with  joy  shall  hear, 
And  sinners  learn  to  make  my  God 
Their  only  hope  and  fear. 

5  How  many  are  thy  thoughts  of  love ! 

Thy  mercies  Lord  how  great ! 
We  have  not  Words  nor  hours  enough 
Their  numbers  to  repeat. 

6  When  I'm  afflicted,  poor  and  low, 

And  light  and  peace  depart, 

My  God  beholds  my  heavy  woe, 

And  bears  me  on  his  heart. 

415         S.  M.     PSALM  61.  15.       Watts. 

1  "W^TTHEN,  overwhelm'd  with  grief, 

y  \     My  heart  within  me  dies, 
Helpless  and  far  from  all  relief, 
To  heaven  I  lift  mine  eyes. 

2  Oh  lead  me  to  the  rock 

That's  high  above  my  head, 
And  make  the  covert  of  thy  wings 
My  shelter  and  my  shade. 

3  Within  thy  presence,  Lord, 

Forever  I'll  abide; 
Thou  art  the  tower  of  my  defence, 
The  refuge  where  I  hide. 

4  Thou  givest  me  the  lot 

Of  those  that  fear  thy  name ; 
If  endless  life  be  their  reward, 
I  shall  possess  the  same. 


416-417  CHRISTIAN. 

416         L.  M,     xMATT.  5.  3.  12.    Watts. 

1   TQ^ESS'd  are  the  humble  souls  that  see 
_D  Their  emptiness  and  poverty ; 
Treasures  of  grace  to  them  are  given, 
And  crowns  of  joy  laid  up  in  heaven. 

2~  [Bless'd  are  the  men  of  broken  heart, 
Who  mourn  for  sin  with  inward  smart, 
The  blood  of  Christ  divinely  flows, 
A  healing  balm  for  all  their  woes.] 

3  [Bless'd  are  the  souls  that  thirst  for  grace, 
Hunger  and  long  for  righteousness: 
They  shall  be  well  supplied  and  fed 
With  living  streams  and  living  bread.] 

4  [Bless'd  are  the,men  of  peaceful  life, 
Who  quench  the  coals  of  growing  strife; 
They  shall  be  call'd  the  heirs  of  bliss, 
The  sons  of  God,  the  God  of  peace.] 

5  [Bless'd  are  the  suff'rers  who  partake, 
Of  pain  and  shame  for  Jesus'  sake; 
Their  souls  shall  triumph  in  the  Lord, 
Glory  and  joy  are  their  reward.] 

417  CM.    Job.  7.  19.  Watts. 

1  T    °RD  W^at  a  wretched  land  is  this, 
■  A  That  yields  us  no  supply, 

No  cheering  fruits,  no  wholesome  trees, 

Nor  streams  of  living  joy  ? 

2  But  piercing  thorns  through  all  the  ground, 

And  mortal  poisons  grow; 
And  all  the  rivers  that  are  found 
With  dangerous  waters  flow. 

3  Yet  the  dear  path  to  thine  abode, 

Lies  through  this  horrid  land; 
Lord!  we  would  keep  the  heavenly  road, 
And  run  at  thy  command. 

4  [Long  nights  and  darkness  dwell  below, 

With  scarce  a  twinkling  ray  ; 
But  the  bright  world  to  which  we  go, 
Is  everlasting  day.l 


CHRISTIAN.  418-419 

5  Our  journey  is  a  thorny  maze, 
-  But  we  march  upward  still; 
Forget  these  troubles  of  the  ways, 
And  reach  at  Zion's  hill. 

418  CM.     PSALM  7.     7.         Watts. 

T  "[%/■"  Y  God!  the  spring  of  all  my  joys, 
ItJL  The  lifp  of  my  delights, 
The  glory  of  my  brightest  days, 
And  comfort  of  my  nights. 

2  In  darkest  shades  if  he  appear, 

My  dawning  is  begun ! 
He  is  my  soul's  bright  morning  star, 
And  he  my  rising  sun. 

3  The  opening  heavens  around  me  shine. 

With  beams  of  sacred  bliss, 
While  Jesus  shows  his  heart  is  mine, 
And  whispers,  "I  am  his." 

4  My  soul  would  leave  this  heavy  clay, 

At  that  transporting  word, 
Run  up  with  joy  the  shining  way 
T'  embrace  my  dearest  Lord, 

5  Fearless  of  hell  and  ghastly  death, 

I'd  break  through  every  foe ; 
The  wings  of  love,  and  arms  of  faith, 
Should  bear  me  conqu'ror  through. 

419  L.M.     PSALM  13.  8.     Watts 

111"  CANNOT  bear  thine  absence  Lord, 
L  My  life  expires  if  thou  depart; 
Be  thou  my  heart  still  near  my  God, 
And  thou  my  God,  be  near  my  heart. 

2  I  was  not  born  for  earth  nor  sin, 
Nor  can  I  live  on  things  so  vile; 
Yet  I  will  stay  my  father's  lime, 
And  hope  and  wait  for  heaven  awhile. 

3  Then,  dearest  Lord,  in  thine  embrace, 
Let  me  resign  my  fleeting  breath ; 
And  with  a  smile  upon  my  face. 
Pass  the  important  hour  of  dealh. 

20* 


420-421-422     christian. 

420        CM,    PSALM  46.  1.        SrE 

1  j|~^EAR  refuge  of  the  weary  soul, 
\j   On  thee,  when  sorrows  rise, 

On  thee,  when  waves  of  trouble  roll, 
My  fainting  hope  relies. 

2  To  thee  I  tell  each  rising  grief. 

For  thou  alone  canst  heal ; 
Thy  word  affords  a  sweet  relief 
For  every  pain  I  feel. 

3  Hast  thou  not  bid  me  seek  thy  face? 

And  shall  I  seek  in  vain? 
And  can  the  ear  of  sov 'reign  grace 
Be  deaf  when  I  complain  ? 

4  No :  still  the  ear  of  sov'reign  grace 

Attends  the  mourner's  prayer; 
O  may  I  ever  find  access, 

To  breathe  my  sorrows  there. 

5  Thy  mercy  seat  is  open  still  ; 

Here  let  my  soul  retreat  ; 
With  humble  trust  attend  thy  will, 
And  wait  beneath  thy  feet. 

421  L.M.     PSALM  34.  1.  22.   Dobell. 

1  "WTT'HILE  here  on  earth  I'mcall'd  to  stay, 

y  y      I'll  praise  my  God  from  day  to  day : 
Jesus  hath  wash'd  away  my  sin, 
And  made  my  soul  complete  in  him. 

2  When  I  am  brought  before  his  throne, 
I'll  sing  the  wonders  he  hath  done  ; 
And  join  with  all  the  ransom'd  race, 
To  praise  the  riches  of  his  grace. 

3  Thro'  all  eternity  I'll  view 
My  Jesus,  and  admire  him  too: 
Praise  shall  attune  my  warbling  tongue, 
And  grace,  free  grace,  be  all  my  song. 

422  L.M.     1  COR.  10.  13.     Doddridge. 
1   "TVfOW  let  tne  feeble  all  be  strong, 

[_y^     And  make  Jehovah's  arm  their  song; 
His  shield  is  spread  o'er  every  saint; 
And,  thus  supported,  who  shall  faint? 


christian.         423-424 

2  What  though  the  hosts  of  hell  engage 
With  mingled  cruelty  and  rage ! 
A  faithful  God  restrains  their  hands, 
And  chains  them  down  in  iron  bands. 

3  Bound  by  his  word  he  will  display 
A  strength  proportioned  to  our  day; 
And,  when  united  trials  meet, 
Will  show  a  path  of  safe  retreat. 

4  Thus  far  we  prove  that  promise  good, 
Which  Jesus  ratified  with  blood; 
Still  is  he  gracious,  wise  and  just; 
And  still  in  him  let  Israel  trust. 

423         C.  M.     MATT.  26.  41.       Steele. 

1      A    LAS !  what  hourly  dangers  rise  ; 
f\    What  snares  beset  my  way ! 
To  heaven,  O  let  me  lift  my  eyes, 
And  hourly  watch  and  pray. 

2  How  oft  my  mournful  thoughts  complain, 

And  melt  in  flowing  tears ! 
My  weak  resistance,  ah !  how  vain ! 
How  strong  my  foes  and  fears. 

3  O  gracious  God,  in  whom  I  live, 

My  feeble  efforts  aid ; 
Help  me  to  watch,  and  pray,  and  strive, 
Though  trembling  and  afraid. 

4  Increase  my  faith,  increase  my  hope, 

When  foes  and  fears  prevail  ; 

And  bear  my  fainting  spirit  up, 

Or  soon  my  strength  will  fail. 

5  Whene'er  temptations  fright  my  heart, 

Or  lure  my  feet  aside, 
My  God,  thy  powerful  aid  impart, 
My  guardian  and  my  guide. 

6  O  keep  me  in  thy  heavenly  way, 

And  bid  the  tempter  flee ; 
And  let  me  never,  never  stray, 
From  happiness  and  thee. 

424         L.M.     1  PETER  2.  7.       Steele. 
1      M~ESUS,  what  shall  I  do  to  show, 

"  *    "Flow  much  I  love  thy  charming  name . 


425-426         christian. 

Lot  my  whole  heart  with  rapture  glow, 
1  ny  boundless  goodness  to  proclaim. 

2  Lord,  if  a  distant  glimpse  of  thee, 

Can  give  such  sweet,  such  vast  deli<?' 
What  must  the  joy,  the  triumph  be, 
lo  dwell  forever  in  thy  sight! 

3  If  Jesus  Christ  is  precious  here, 

In  heav'n  more  precious  he'll  apnea. 
And  still  more  precious  he'll  be  found    ' 
*  As  endless  years  are  rolling  round. 
425        L.M.    2  COR.  12.  7.         Watts.  ^ 
1    T    £T  me  but  hear  my  Saviour  say, 
JLrf  'Strength  shall  be  equal  to  thy  day ' 
1  hen  I  rejoice  in  deep  distress, 
Leaning  on  all  sufficient  grace. 

2  I  glory  in  infirmity, 
That  Christ's  own  power  may  rest  on  me 
When  I  am  weak,  then  am  I  strong  • 
Grace  is  my  shield,  and  Christ  my 'song. 

3  I  can  do  all  things,  or  can  bear  g 
All  sufferings,  if  my  Lord  be  there 
Sweet  Pleasures  mingle  with  the  pains, 
While  his  left  hand  my  head  sustains. 
Butif  the  Lord  be  once  withdrawn, 
And  we  attempt  the  work  alone, 
When  new  temptations  spring  and  rise, 
We  find  how  great  our  weakness  is. 

426        L.  M.     PSALM.  147.  Watts 

1   "ORAISE  ye  the  Lord,  'tis  good  to  raise: ' 
■     Our  hearts  and  voices  in  his  praise: 
His  nature  and  las  works  invite 
To  make  this  duty  our  delight. 

2  ThjL°rd  builds  UP  Jerusalem, 
And  gathers  nations  to  his  name  • ' 
His  mercy  melts  the  stubborn  soul 
And  makes  the  broken  spirit  whole 

Arnedai1nOUr}j0rd'and^reathis  might 
And  all  his  glories  infinite;  S 

He  crowns  the  meek,  rewards  the  just, 
And  treads  the  wicked  to  (he  dust 


christian.       427-423 

4  But  saints  arc  lovely-  in  his  sight! 
He  views  his  children  with  delight; 
He  sees  their  hope,  he  knows  their  fear, 
And  looks  and  loves  their  image  there 

427         C.  M.     HEB.  10.  25. 

1  jf""i  ATHER  my  saints  together!  speaks 
\^  The  great  Eternal  Three: 

Join  them  in  bonds  of  sacred  peace, 
And  let  them  worship  me. 

2  Let  them  in  flock  together  meet, 

Together  pray  and  praise : 
Cleave  to  each  other,  cleave  to  me, 
And  walk  in  all  my  ways. 

3  Never  forsake  my  dwelling  place, 

But  love  fair  Zion's  hill; 
Feast  on  the  thing  my  house  affords, 
And  all  my  comforts  feel. 

4  Pastor  and  people  all  agree 

To  live  in  constant  peace, 
Watch  for  each  other's  mutual  good, 
And  each  fill  up  his  place. 

5  Lord  we'd  obey  the  great  command,1 

'Tis  wise,  'tis  just  and  right ; 
Tends  to  promote  the  sweetest  love, 
And  each  to  each  unite. 

6  Lord,  may  this  church  rise  up  in  grace, 

And  in  affection  shine ; 
Prove  the  pure  joys  that  ever  flow 
From  harmony  divine. 

428         C  M.     PHIL.  4.  19.     Doddridge. 

1  ~P^/1~Y  God!  how  cheerful  is  the  sound, 

1  ▼  H     How  pleasant  to  repeat! 
Well  may  that  heart  with  pleasure  bound, 
Where  God  hath  fix'd  his  seat. 

2  What  want  shall  not  our  God  supply, 

From  his  redundant  stores? 
What  streams  of  mercy  from  on  high, 
An  arm  almighty  pours ! 

3  From  Christ,  the  ever-living  spring, 

These  ample  blessings  flow; 


429-430        christian. 

Pff Pf e  m>-  "l*  his  name  to  sing, 
"hose  heart  has  loved  us  so. 

4  Now  to  our  Father  and  our  God 
Be  endless  glory  given; 
Through  all  the  realms  of  man's  abode, 
And  through  the  highest  heaven.       ' 
429        L.M.     EPH.5.    15. 

1    V^j^yfeyor'd  who  profess 
V^"  fTo,love  and  Practice  holiness' 
You  stand  expos'd  to  earth  and  hell 

And  senousness  becomes  you  well.' 
*  Be  circumspect  in  all  your  ways 

AndspreadyourgreatlledeeSs  praise. 
Let  the  commands  he  your  delist  ' 

_This  .swell  pleasing  in  his  sigfe' 

A  Labor  to  prove  your  faith  sincere 
In  purity  and  holy  fear-  ' 

^  ^  5,'°Ur  conduct  still  express 
The _  truth  and  power  of  godl£ss! 

4  Look  up  to  him  whose  blood  was  snilt- 
To  purchase  pardon  for  your  gSt  • 

Jn/tTT  Can  aI1  >"our  "*>  subdue 
And  help  you  both  to  will  and  do    ' 

And '.let his  glory  be  your  aim; 
Soshai  your  souls  escape  distress, 
And  glory  m  his  righteousness. 
430        L.  M.    PSALM  17.  8.        wATT9 

1   T  .S??'-?,  am  thine-b«tthou  Wilt  prove' 
JLiMy  faith,  my  patience,  and  my  C 
When  men  of  spite  against  rne  join?         ' 
They  are  the  sword,  the  hand  is  thine. 
A5eiruT  rdportion  he  below, 
'T Zl     t6  haPP,iness  they  know; 
Tis  all  they  seek;  they  take  their  shares 
And  leave  the  rest  among  their  heirs       ' 
<*  What  sinners  value,  I  resign  ; 

T  I  ?,  u\er!0ugh  that  thou  art  mine-  " 
I  shall  behold  thy  blissful  face, 
And  stand  complete  in  righteousness. 


christian.  431-432 

4  This  life's  a  dream,  an  empty  show ; 
But  the  bright  world  to  which  I  go, 
Hath  joys  substantial  and  sincere; 
When  shall  I  wake  and  find  me  there  ? 

5  O  glorious  hour!  O  blest  abode ! 

I  shall  be  near,  and  like  my  God ; 
And  flesh  and  sin  no  more  control, 
The  sacred  pleasures  of  the  soul. 

6  My  flesh  shall  slumber  in  the  ground, 
Till  the  last  trumpet's  joyful  sound: 
Then  burst  the  chains  with  sweet  surprise, 
And  in  my  Saviour's  image  rise. 

431  C.  M.     ACTS  9.  6. 

ITS  there,  in  heav'n  or  earth,  who  can 
|_  A  wretched  mortal  save  ? 
Make  a  poor  lep'rous  sinner  clean, 
Redeem  an  helpless  slave  ? 

2  Who  can  appease  an  angry  God  ? 

Relieve  aburden'd  mind? 
In  whom  a  soul  o'erwhelm'd  with  guilt, 
May  ease  and  safety  find  ? 

3  Yes!  there  is  one  who  dwells  on  high; 

That  can  do  this  and  more ! 
A  being  of  unbounded  love, 
And  uncontrolled  power. 

4  Immanuel,  his  name ;  who  once 

Upon  th'  accursed  tree 
Bore  the  vast  weight  of  all  their  sins, 
Who,  burden'd,  to  him  flee. 

5  But  now  he  lives,  he  ever  lives, 

And  pleads  what  he  hath  done : 
Whilst  God  ten  thousand  crimes  forgives, 
Through  his  atoning  Son. 

6  Jesus !  I  to  thy  feet  repair, 

And  there  will  prostrate  lie : 
Be  thou  propitious  to  my  prayer, 
And  I  shall  never  die. 

432  C.  M.     PSALM  142.  Watts. 
1   f  BlO  God  I  made  my  sorrows  known, 

|      From  God  I  sought  relief, 


433  CHRISTIAN. 

In  long  complaints  before  his  throne, 
I  pour'd  out  all  my  grief. 

2  My  soul  was  overwhelmM  with  woes, 

My  heart  began  to  break  ; 
My  God,  who  all  my  burdens  knows, 
Beholds  the  way  I  take. 

3  On  every  side  I  cast  my  eye, 

And  found  my  helpers  gone ; 
While  friends  and  strangers  pass'd  me  by, 
Neglected  or  unknown. 

4  Then  did  I  raise  a  louder  cry, 

AndcalPd  thy  mercy  near; 

Thou  art  my  portion  when  I  die, 

"Be  thou  my  refuge  here." 

5  Lord  I  am  brought  exceeding  low, 

Now  let  thine  ear  attend, 
And  make  my  foes,  who  vex  me,  know 
I've  an  Almighty  Friend. 

6  From  my  sad  prison  set  me  free, 

Then  shall  1  praise  thy  name  ; 
And  holy  men  shall  join  with  me, 
Thy  kindness  to  proclaim. 

433         C.  M.     PSALM  46.  11.     Watts. 

1  TF1ATHER,  whate'er  of  earthly  bliss, 

1^     Thy  sovereign  will  denies, 
We  know  that  there  is  happiness, 
For  us,  beyond  the  skies. 

2  Yet  gracious  God,  where  shall  I  flee? 

Thou  art  my  only  trust; 
And  still  my  soul  would  cleave  to  thee, 
Tho'  prostrate  in  the  dust. 

3  Hast  thou  not  bid  me  seek  thy  face  ? 

And  shall  I  seek  in  vain? 
And  can  the  ear  of  sovereign  grace 
Be  deaf  when  I  complain  ? 

4  No :  still  the  ear  of  sovereign  grace 

Attends  the  mourner's  prayer; 
O  may  I  ever  find  access 

To  breathe  my  sorrows  there ! 


CHRISTIAN.  434-435 

5  Thy  mercy  seat  is  open  still, 
Here  let  my  soul  retreat; 
With  humble  hope  atttend  thy  will, 
And  wait  beneath  thy  feet. 

434  L.  M.     PSALM  13.     Watts. 

1  ~     W OW  long,  O  Lord,  shall  I  complain, 

|i    Like  one  that  seeks  his  God  in  vain? 
Canst  thou  thy  face  forever  hide, 
And  I  still  pray  and  be  denied? 

2  Shall  I  forever  be  forgot, 

As  one  whom  thou  regardest  not? 

Still  shall  my  soul  thine  absence  mourn, 

And  still  despair  of  thy  return? 

3  How  long  shall  my  poor  troubled  breast 
Be  with  these  anxious  thoughts  opprest ; 
And  Satan,  my  malicious  foe, 
Rejoice  to  see  me  sunk  so  low  ? 

4  Hear,  Lord,  and  grant  me  quick  relief, 
Before  my  death,  conclude  my  grief; 
If  thou  withhold  thy  heavenly  light, 

I  sleep  in  everlasting  night. 

5  How  will  the  powers  of  darkness  boast, 
If  but  one  praying  soul  be  lost! 

But  I  have  trusted  in  thy  grace, 
,   And  shall  again  behold  thy  face. 

6  Whate'er  my  fears  or  foes  suggest, 
Thou  art  my  hope,  my  joy,  my  rest; 
We  yet  shall  feel  thy  leve,  and  raise 
Our  cheerful  notes  to  songs  of  praise. 

435  C.  M.     PSALM  119.  67.     Watts. 

1  f  g  1HY  people  Lord,  have  ever  found 

'Tis  good  to  bear  thy  rod; 
Afflictions  make  us  learn  thy  will, 
And  live  upon  our  God. 

2  This  is  the  comfort  we  enjoy, 

When  new  distress  begins; 
We  read  thy  word,  we  run  thy  way, 
And  hate  our  former  sins. 

3  Thy  judgments,  Lord,  arc  always  right, 

Though  thev  may  soem  severe: 
21 


436-437  CHRISTIAN. 

The  sharpest  sufferings  we  endure, 
Flow  from  thy  faithful  care. 
4  Before  we  knew  thy  chastening  rod, 
Our  feet  were  apt  to  stray  ; 
But  now  we  learn  to  keep  thy  word, 
Nor  wander  from  thy  way. 

436  L.  M.     LUKE  10.  42.     Doddridge. 

1  ~  [3  ESET  with  snares  on  every  hand, 

[J  In  life's  uncertain  path  I  stand: 
Saviour  divine,  diffuse  thy  light 
To  guide  my  doubtful  footsteps  right. 

2  Engage  this  roving,  treacherous  heart, 
To  fix  on  Christ  the  better  part ; 

To  scorn  the  trifles  of  a  day, 

For  joys  that  none  can  take  away. 

3  Then  let  the  wildest  storms  arise ; 
Let  tempests  mingle  earth  and  skies; 
No  fatal  shipwreck  shall  I  fear, 
But  all  my  treasures  with  me  bear. 

4  If  thou,  my  Jesus,  still  be  nigh, 
Cheerful  I  live,  and  joyful  die  ; 
Secure  when  mortal  comforts  flee, 
To  find  ten  thousand  worlds  in  thee. 

437  L.  M.     PSALM  125.     Whitefield. 

1  "   "    ORD,  how  mysterious  are  thy  ways! 

\_j  How  blind  are  we,  how  mean  our  praise! 
Thy  steps  no  mortal  eyes  explore; 
'Tis  ours  to  worMer  and  adore.' 

2  Thy  purposes  from  creature-sight 
Are  hid  in  shades  of  awful  night; 
Amid  the  lines,  with  curious  eye, 
Not  angel  minds  presume  to  pry. 

3  Great  God!  I  do  not  ask. to  see 
What  in  futurity  shall  be; 

Let  light  and  bliss  attend  my  days, 
And  then  my  future  hours  be  praise. 

4  Are  darkness  and  distress  my  share? 
Give  me  to  trust  thy  guardian  care; 
Enough  for  me,  if  love  divine 

At  length  through  every  cloud  shall  shine. 


church,  438-439 

5  Yet  this  my  soul  desires  to  know, 
Be  this  my  only  wish  below;    \ 
•'That  Christ  is  mine!"  this  great  request 
Grant,  bounteous  God,  and  I  am  blest. 

438         L.  M.     ISA.  43.  25.     Watts. 

1  g~\  THCU  that  hear'st  when  sinners  cry, 
\^P  Though  all  my  crimes  before  thee  Tie? 
Behold  them  not  with  angry  look, 

But  blot  their  memory  from  thy  book. 

2  Create  my  nature  pure  within, 
And  form  my  soul  averse  to  sin; 
Let  thy  good  spirit  ne'er  depart, 

Nor  hide  thy  presence  from  my  heart.  1 

3  Though  I  have  grieved  thy  spirit,  Lord, 
Thy  help  and  comfort  still  afford; 

And  let  a  wretch  come  near  thy  throne, 
To  plead  the  merits  of  thy  Son. 

4  A  broken  heart,  my  God,  my  King, 
Is  all  the  sacrifice  I  bring; 

The  God  of  grace  will  ne'er  despise 
A  broken  heart  for  sacrifice. 

5  My  soul  lies  humbled  in  the  dust, 
And  owns  thy  dreadful  sentence  just; 
Look  down,  O  Lord !  with  pitying  eye, 
And  save  the  soul  condemned  to  die. 

439        C.  M.     1  PETER  2.  2.       Watts. 


'A' 


To  feed,  and  grow,  and  thrive ; 
So  saints  with  joy  the  gospel  tastb, 
And  by  the  gospel  live. 

2  They  find  access  at  every  hour, 

To  God  within  the  veil ; 
Hence  they  derive  a  quickening  power, 
And  joys  that  never  fail. 

3  O  happy  souls!  O  glorious  taste 

Of  overflowing  grace ; 
To  dwell  so  near  their  Father's  seat, 
And  see  his  lovelv  face. 


440-441       TIIE  church. 

4  Lord,  I  address  thy  heavenly  throne; 

Call  me  a  child  of  thine ; 
Send  down  the  spirit  of  thy  Son    . 
To  form  my  heart  divine. 

5  There  shed  thy  choicest  loves  abroad, 

And  make  my  comforts  strong: 
Then  shall  I  say,  "My  father  God,", 
With  an  unwavering  tongue. 

440  C.  M.    ISA.  41.  10.  Watts. 

1  TJEGIN  my  tongue,  some  heavenly  theme 
[j  And  speak  some  boundless  thing, 
The  mighty  works  or  mightier  name 
Of  our  eternal  King. 
£  Tell  of  his  wond'rous  faithfulness, 
And  sound  his  power  abroad; 
Sing  the  sweet  promise  of  his  grace, 
And  the  performing  God-. 

3  Proclaim  "salvation  from  the  Lord, 

For  wretched  dying  men;" 
His  hand  has  writ  the  sacred  word 
With  an  immortal  pen. 

4  Engrav'd  as  in  eternal  brass, 

The  mighty  promise  shines : 
Nor  can  the  powers  of  darkness  raze 
Those  everlasting  lines. 

5  His  very  word  of  grace  is  strong, 

As  that  which  built  the  skies ; 
The  voice  that  rolls  the  stars  along 
Speaks  all  the  promises. 

441  L.  M.     PSALM  92.  Medley. 

1  TN  all  my  trials  and  my  fears, 

[_  In  all  my  sorrows  and  my  tears, 
In  all  my  dark  and  gloomy  days, 
"Thou  art  my  God,  and  thee  f  11  praise. 

2  Thro'  Christ  I  view  thy  wrath  appeas'd, 
In  him  I  see  thee  fully  pleas'd, 

My  soul  on  this  foundation  stays ; 
"Thou  art  my  God,  and  thee  I'll  praise." 

3  Be  this  my  glory  when  I  rise, 

To  that  bright  world  above  the  skies; 


THE  church.       442-443 

Forever  there  this  song  I'll  raise, 
"Thou  art  my  God,  and  thee  I'll  praise." 

442  S.  M.     ROM.  7.  24.  Hakt. 

1  TNNUMERABLE  foes 

[_  Attack  the  child  of  God, 
He  feels  within  the  weight  of  sin, 
A  grievous  galling  load. 

2  But  though  the  host  of  hell 

Be  neither  weak  nor  small ; 
One  mighty  foe  deals  dang'rous  woe, 
And  hurts  beyond  them  all. 

3  'Tis  pride,  accursed  pride, 

That  spirit  by  God  abhorr'd : 

Do  what  we  will  it  haunts  us  still, 

And  keeps  us  from  the  Lord. 

4  'Tis  hurtful  when  perceiv'd: 

When  not  perceiv'd  'tis  worse : 
Unseen  or  seen  it  dwells  within, 
And  works  by  fraud  or  force. 

5  Against  its  influence  pray, 

It  mingles  with  the  prayer- 
Against  it  preach,  it  prompts  the  speech, 
Be  silent,  still  'tis  there. 

6  This  moment  while  I  sing 

I  feel  its  power  within  ; 
My  heart  it  draws  to  seek  applause, 
And  mixes  all  with  sin. 

443  C.  M.     PSALM  118:  Watts. 

1  HJEHOLD  the  sure  foundation  stone 

[J  Which  God  in  Zion  lays, 
To  build  our  heavenly  hopes  upon 
And  his  eternal  praise. 

2  Chosen  of  God,  to  sinners  dear, 

And  saints  adore  thy  name : 
They  trust  their  whole  salvation  here, 
Nor  shall  they  suffer  shame. 

3  The  foolish  builders,  scribe  and  priest 

Reject  it  with  disdain  ; 
Firm  on  this  rock  the  church  shall  rest, 
And  envy  rage  in  vain. 
2 1  * 


444-445       TIIE  church. 

4  What  though  the  gates  of  hell  withstood 
Yet  must  this  building  rise: 
'Tis  thy  own  work,  Almighty  God, 
And  wond'rous  in  our  eyes. 

444  L.  M.     PSALM  87.  Watts. 

1  f^i  OD  in  his  earthly  temple  lays 
\Jf  Foundation  for  his  heavenly  praise; 
He  likes  the  tents  of  Jacob  well, 

But  still  in  Zion  loves  to  dwell. 

2  His  mercy  visits  every  house 

That  pays  their  night  and  morning  vows, 
But  makes  a  more  delightful  stay 
WTiere  churches  meet  to  praise  and  pray. 

3  What  glories  were  described  of  old! 
What  wonders  are  in  Zion  told! 
Thou  city  of  our  God  below, 

Thy  fame  shall  Tyre  and  Egypt  know. 

4  Egypt  and  Tyre,  and  Greek  and  Jew, 
Shall  there  begin  their  lives  anew; 
Angels  and  men  shall  join  to  sing 
The  hill  where  living  waters  spring. 

5  When  God  makes  up  his  last  account 
Of  natives  in  his  holy  mount,  . 
'Twill  be  an  honor  to  appear 

As  one  newr  born  and  nourished  there. 

445  L.  M.     PSALM  92.  Watts. 

1  ORD,  'tis  a  pleasant  thing  to  stand 
|_j  In  gardens  planted  by  thy  hand; 

Let  me  writhin  thy  courts  be  seen, 
Like  a  young  cedar,  fresh  and  green. 

2  There  grow  thy  saints  in  faith  and  love, 
Blest  with   thine  influence  from  above ; 
Not  Lebanon  with  all  its  trees, 

Yields  such  a  comely  sight  as  these. 

3  The  plants  of  grace  shall  ever  live; 
(Nature  decays,  but  grace  must  thrive) 
Time  that  doth  all  things  else  impair, 
Still  makes  them  flourish  strong  and  fair. 

4  Laden  with  fruits  of  age,  they  show 
The  Lord  i>  holy,  just  and  true; 


the  church.       44G-44? 

None  that  attend  his  gates  shall  find 
A  God  unfaithful  or  unkind. 

446  S.  M.     PSALM  48.  6.        Watts. 

1  THIAR  as  thy  name  is  known, 

r     The  world  declares  thy  praise; 
Thy  saints,  O  Lord,  before  thy  throne    % 
Their  songs  of  honor  raise. 

2  With  joy  the  people  stand 

On  Zion's  chosen  hill, 
Proclaim  the  wonders  of  thy  hand, 
And  counsels  of  thy  will. 

3  Let  strangers  walk  around 

The  city  where  we  dwell, 
Compass  and  view  thy  holy  ground, 
And  mark  the  building  well : 

4  The  order   of  thy  house, 

The  worship  of  thy  court, 
The  cheerful  songs,  the  solemn  vows, 
And  make  a  fair  report. 

5  The  God  we  worship  now, 

Will  guide  us  till  we  die; 
Will  be  our  God  while  here  below, 
And  ours  above  the  sky. 

447  L.  M.     PSALM  133.  Watts. 

1  1  r^RAISE  ye  the  Lord,  exalt  his  name, 

While  in  his  earthly  courts  ye  wait, 
Ye  saints  that  to  his  house  belong, 
Or  stand  attending  at  his  gate. 

2  Praise  ye  the  Lord,  the  Lord  is  good, 

To  praise  his  name  is  sweet  employ : 
Israel  he  chose  of  old,  and  still 
His  church  is  his  peculiar  joy. 

3  The  Lord  himself  will  judge  his  saints; 

Hetreats  his  servants  as  his  friends; 
And  when  he  hears  their  sore  complaints, 
Repents ths sorrows  that  he  sends. 


448-449       TIIE  church. 

4  Through  ev'ry  age  the  Lord  declares 

His  name  and  breaks  th'  oppressor's  rod; 
He  gives  his  suffering  servants  rest, 

And  will  be  known  th'  Almighty  God. 

5  Bless  ye  the  Lord,  who  taste  his  love. 

People  and  priests  exalt  his  name ; 
Amongst  his  saints  he  ever  dwells ; 
His  church  is  his  Jerusalem. 

448  L.  M.     PSALM  48.  6.        Watts. 

1  ~     W  APPY  the  church,  thou  sacred  place, 

[_  The  seat  of  thy  Creator's  grace ; 
The  holy  courts  are  his  abode, 
Thou  earthly  palace  of  our  God. 

2  Thy  walls  are  strength,  and  at  thy  gates 
A  guard  of  heavenly  warriors  waits ; 
Nor  shall  thy  deep  foundations  move, 
Fixed  on  his  counsels  and  his  love. 

3  Thy  foes  in  vain  designs  engage, 
Against  his  throne  in  vain  they,  rage, 
Like  rising  waves  with  angry  roar, 
That  dash  and  die  upon  the  shore. 

4  Then  let  our  souls  in  Zion  dwell, 
Nor  fear  the  wrath  of  earth  and  hell; 
His  arms  embrace  this  happy  ground, 
Like  brazen  bulwarks  built  around. 

5  God  is  our  shield  and  God  our  sun, 
Swift  as  the  fleeting  moments  run, 
On  us  he  sheds  new  beams  of  grace, 
And  we  reflect  his  highest  praise. 

449  L.  M.     JER.  3.  15.       Doddridge. 

1  OIHEPHERD  of  Isr'el,  thou  dost  keep, 
^3   With  constant  care,  thy  humble  sheep ; 
By  thee  inferior  pastors  rise, 

To  feed  our  souls  and  bless  our  eyes. 

2  To  all  thy  churches  such  impart, 
ModelPd  by  thy  own  gracious  heart; 
Whose  courage,  watchfulness  and  love, 
Men  may  attest  and  God  approve. 

8  Fed  by  their  active  tender  care, 
Healthful  may  all  thy  sheep  appear  • 


■hie  church.       450-451 

And  by  their  fair  example  led, 
The  way  to  Zion's  pasture  tread. 

4  Here  hast  thou  listened  to  our  vows, 
And  scattered  blessings  on  thy  house ; 
Thy  saints  are  succor'd,  and  no  more  . 
As  sheep  without  a  guide  deplore. 

5  Completely  heal  each  former  stroke, 
And  bless  the  shepherd  and  the  flock;* 
Confirm  the  hopes  thy  mercies  raise, 
And  bless  this  tribute  of  our  praise. 

450  C.  M.     CANT.  5.    1.         Pearce. 

1  A     GARDEN  fenc'd  from  common  earth, 
/%    By  special  sov 'reign  grace, 

Enrich'd  with  plants  of  heav'nly  birth, 
The  church  of  Jesus  is. 

2  His  gospel  is  the  open  sky, 

His  love  the  shining  sun; 
Rivers  of  peace  which  never  dry, 
Through  all  his  garden  run. 

3  HisSpiritis  the  heav'nly  wind, 

That  o'er  his  garden  blows  ; 

And  op'ning  each  renewed  mind, 

The  Saviour's  image  shows. 

4  Faith  like  an  ivy  to  the  rock, 

That  stands  forever    cleaves; 
And  thro'  the  tempests  loudest  shock, 
Eternal  calm  perceives. 

5  Assurance,  like  a  cedar,  rears 

Its  statel}r  branches  high, 
Beyond  the  reach  of  doubts  and  fears, 
And  blossoms  ia  the  sky. 

451  C.  M.    2  COR.  12.  9.         Watts. 

1  TN  all  my  troubles  sharp  and  strong, 

L  My  soul  to  Jesus  flies, 
My  anchor  hold  is  firm  in  him 
When  swelling  billows  rise. 

2  His  comforts  bear  my  spirits  up, 

I  trust  a  faithful  God; 


452-4  53        THE  CHURCH. 

The  sure  foundation  of  my  hope 
Is  in  my  Saviour's  blood. 
3  Loud  hallelujahs  sing,  my  soul, 
To  my  Redeemer's  name ; 
In  joy  and  sorrow,  life  iind  death. 
His  love  is  still  the  same. 

452  C.  M.     MIC.  7.  6.  Medley. 

1  rg^O  thee,  O  Lord,  my  heav'nly  King, 

Now  will  my  soul  draw  near; 
Thankful  of  this  sweet  truth  to  sing, 
Thatthou,my  God,  wilt  hear. 

2  Tho'  1  am  poor  and  needy  too, 

And  scarce  know  what  to  say; 
And  tho'  my  w7ords  are  faint  and  few, 
My  God  will  hear  me  pray. 

3  Thro'  Christ  I  come,  and  mercy  claim, 

Who  lives  to  intercede; 
For  in  his  dear  adored  name, 
My  God  wifl  hear  me  plead. 

4  Tho'  oft  with  sins,  and  doubts  and  fears, 

My  soul  is  much  cast  down, 
And  tho'  o'erwhelm'd  with  sighs  and  tear*.. 
My  God  will  hear  me  groan. 

453  C  M.     JOHN  12.  32?    Stennett. 

1  ~W7~ONDER — amazing  sight! — I  see 

Tlr1  incarnate  Son  of  God, 
Expiring  on  th'  accursed  tree, 
And  welt'ring  in  his  blood. 

2  Behold  a  purple  torrent  run 

Down  from  his  hands  and  head; 
The  crimson  tide  puts  out  the  sun, 
His  groans  awake  the  dead. 

3  The  trembling  earth,  the  darken'd  sky, 

Proclaim  the  truth  aloud; 
And  with  th'  amaz'd  centurion  cry, 
"This  is  the  Son  of  God." 

4  So  great,  so  vast  a  sacrifice, 

May  well  my  hope  revive, 


the  church.       454-455 

If  God's  own  Son  thus  bleeds  and  dies, 
The  sinner  sure  may  live. 

5  O  that  those  cords  of  love  divine, 

Might  draw  me  Lord  to  thee ! 
Thou  hast  my  heart,  it  shall  be  thine— 
Thine  it  shall  ever  be! 

454  C.  M.     PSALM  104.  34.  Toplady. 

1  ~W~^T7~HEN  languor  and  disease  invade 

y  \     This  trembling  house  of  clay, 
'Tis  sweet  to  look  beyond  our  cage, 
And  long  to  fly  away. 

2  Sweet  to  look  inward,  and  attend 

The  whispers  of  his  love; 
Sweet  to  look  upward  to  the  place 
Where  Jesus  pleads  above. 

3  Sweet  to  reflect  how  grace  divine, 

My  sins  on  Jesus  laid ; 
Sweet  to  remember  that  his  blood 
My  debt  of  suffering  paid. 

4  Sweet  on  his  faithfulness  to  rest, 

Whose  love  can  never  end  ; 
Sweet  on  his  covenant  of  Grace, 
For  all  things  to  depend. 
5  Sweet,  in  the  confidence  of  faith3 
To  trust  his  firm  decrees; 
Sweet,  to  lie  passive  in  his  hand, 
And  know  no  will  but  his. 

6  If  such  the  sweetness  of  the  streams, 

What  must  the  fountain  be  1 
Where  saints  and  angels  draw  their  bliss 
Immediately  from  thee. 

455  L.  M.    PSALM  46.  11.      Watts. 

1  d^i  OD  is  the  refuge  of  his  saints, 

%J$~  When  storms  of  sharp  distress  invade ; 
Ere  we  can  offer  our  complaints, 
Behold  him  present  with  his  aid. 

2  Let  mountains  from  their  seats  be  hurl'd 

Down  to  the  deepj  and  buried  there; 
Convulsion  shake  trie  solid  world, 
Our  faith  shall  never  yield  to  fear, 


456  THE  CHURCH. 

3  There  is  a  stream  whose  gentle  flow, 

Supplies  the  city  of  our  God! 
Life,  love  and  joy  still  gliding  thro' 
And  wat'ring  our  divine  abode. 

4  That  sacred  stream,  thine  holy  wTord, 

Supports  our  faith,  our  fear  controls ; 
Sweet  peace  thy  promises  afford, 

And  give  new  strength  to  fainting  souls. 

5  Zion  enjoys  her  Saviour's  love, 

Secure  against  a  threat'ning  hour; 
Nor  can  her  firm  foundation  move, 

Built  on  his  truth,  and  armM  with  power. 

456         C.  M.     PSALM  126.  Watts. 

1  \\  7" HEN  God  revealed  his  gracious  name, 

y  \     And  changed  my  mournful  state, 
My  rapture  seemM  a  pleasing  dream. 
The  grace  appear'd  so  great. 

2  The  world  beheld  the  glorious  change, 

And  did  thy  hand  confess; 
My  tongue  broke  out  in  unknown  strains, 
And  sung  surprising  grace. 

3  Great  is  the  work,  my  neighbors  cried, 

And  own'd  the  power  divine, 
Great  is  the  work,  my  heart  replied, 
And  be  the  glory  thine. 

4  The  Lord  can  clear  the  darkest  skies; 

Can  give  us  day  for  night ; 
Make  drops  of  sacred  sorrow  rise 
To  rivers  of  delight. 

5  Let  those  that  sow  in  sadness  wait, 

Till  the  fair  harvest  come, 
They  shall  confess  their  sheaves  are  great, 
And  shout  the  blessings  home. 

6  Though  seed  lie  buried  long  in  dust, 

It  shan't  deceive  their  hope ; 
The  precious  grain  can  ne'er  be  lost, 
For  grace  ensures  the  crop. 


THE  CHURCH.-  457-458 

457  L.  M.  LUKE  15.  Medley. 

1  T  ESUS,  th*  incarnate  God  of  love, 
^J    Rules  all  the  shining  worlds  above; 
And  though  his  name  the  heavens  transcend, 
Yet  he  is  still  the  sinner's  friend. 

2  Before  the  rolling  skies  were  made, 
Or  nature's  deep  foundations  laid, 
He  saw  our  fall,  and  did -intend 

To  show  himself  the  sinner's  friend. 

3  Behold !  the  condescending  God 
Awhile  forsakes  his  bright  abode : 
To  our  mean  world  see  him  descend, 
And  groan  and  die  the  sinner's  friend. 

4  When  the  appointed  hour  was  come 
He  burst  the  barriers  of  the  tomb; 
Then  to  the  skies  did  he  ascend, 
Where  still  he  lives  the  sinners  friend. 

5  Ye  mourning  souls,  to  Jesus  come — 
Cast  off  despair,  there  yet  is  room  ; 

To  his  dear  hands  your  cause  commend^ 
Who  only  is  the  sinneVs  friend. 

458  C.  M.     CANT.  1.  3.         Newton. 

1  "j     |"OW  sweet  the  name  of  Jesus  sounds 

L  In  a  believer's  ear! 
It  soothes  his  sorrows,  heals  his  wounds, 
And  drives  away  his  fear. 

2  It  makes  the  wounded  spirit  whole, 

And  calms  the  troubled  breast; 
'Tis  manna  to  the  hungry  soul, 
And  to  the  weary  rest. 

3  Dear  name!  the  rock  on  which  I  build, 

My  shield  and  hiding  place! 
My  never-failing  treasury,  fill'd 
With  boundless  stores  of  grace. 

4  By  thee  my  prayers  acceptance  gain, 

Although  with  sin  defiled 
Satan  accuses  me  in  vain, 
And  I  am  owned  a  child. 

5  Jesus!  my  Shepherd,  Husband,  Friend, 

My  Prophet,  Priest  and  King; 


459-460        THE  CHURCH. 

My  Lord,  my  life,  my  way,  my  end, 
Accept  the  praise  I  bring. 

6  Weak  is  the  effort  of  my  heart, 

And  cold  my  warmest  thought  ; 
But  when  I  see  thee  as  thou  art, 
I'll  praise  thee  as  I  ought. 

7  Till  then  I  would  thy  love  proclaim 

With  every  fleeting  breath; 
And  may  the  music  of  thy  name 
Refresh  my  soul  in  death. 

459         C.  M.     JOHN  1.  29.         Hoskins. 

1  £<  INNERS,  behold  the  Lamb  of  God, 
£^  Who  takes  away  our  guilt : 

Look  to  the  precious,  priceless  blood, 
That  Jews  and  Gentiles  spilt. 

2  From  Heaven  he  came  to  seek  and  save, 

Leaving  his  bless'd  abode ; 

To  ransom  us  himself  he  gave : 

Behold  the  Lamb  of  God. 

3  He  came  to  take  the  sinner's  place, 

And  shed  his  precious  blood ; 
Let  Adam's  guilt}',  ruin'd  race, 
Behold  the  Lamb  of  God. 

4  Sinners  to  Jesus  then  draw  near, 

Invited  by  his  word  ; 
The  chief  of  sinners  need  not  fear : 
Behold  the  Lamb  of  God. 

5  In  every  state,  and  time,  and  place, 

Nought  plead  but  Jesus'  blood, 
However  wretched  be  your  case, 
Behold  the  Lamb  of  God. 

6  Spirit  of  Grace,  to  us  apply, 

Immanuel's  precious  blood, 
That  we  may,  with  thy  saints  on  high* 
Behold  the  Lamb  of  God. 

460         L.  M.     HEB.  13.  14.  Kelly. 

1  "^■T~^TT"E'V^E  no  abiding  city  here, 

y  \    This  may  distress  the  worldling's  mind, 
But  should  not  cost  the  saint  a  tear. 
Who  hopes  a  better  rest  to  find,' 


THE  CHURCH.  461 

2  We've  no  abiding  city  here, 

Sad  truth,  were  this  to  be  our  home; 
But  let  this  thought  our  spirits  cheer, 
We  seek  a  city  yet  to  come. 

3  We've  no  abiding  city  here, 

Then  let  us  live  as  pilgrims  do; 

Let  not  the  world  our  rest  appear, 

But  let  us  haste  from  all  below. 

4  We've  no  abiding  city  here, 

We  seek  a  city  out  of  sight : 
Zion  its  name — we'll  soon  be  there, 
It  shines  with  everlasting  light. 

5  Zion!  Jehovah  is  her  strength! 

Secure  she  smiles  at  all  her  foes : 
And  weary  travellers  at  length 
Within  her  sacred  walls  repose. 

6  O  sweet  abode  of  peace  and  love, 

Where  pilgrims  freed  from  toil  are  blest: 
Had  I  the  pinions  of  a  dove, 
I'd  fly  to  thee  and  be  at  rest. 

7  But  hush  my  soul,  nor  dare  repine ! 

The  time  my  God  appoints  is  best: 
While  here  to  do  his  will  be  mine, 
And  his  to  fix  my  time  of  rest. 

461         C.  M.    ISA.  49.  13.  Watts. 

1  ~T^]~OW  shall  my  inward  joys  arise, 
\_y(     And  burst  into  a  song; 
Almighty  love  inspires  my  heart, 

And  pleasure  tunes  my  tongue. 

2  God  on  his  thirsty  Sion-hill 

Some  mercy-drops  has  thrown, 
And  solemn  oaths  have  bound  his  love 
To  shower  salvation  down. 

3  Why  do  we  then  indulge  our  fears, 

-  Suspicions  and  complaints? 
Is  he  a  God,  and  shall  his  grace  . 

Grow  weary  of  his  saints? 

4  Can  a  kind  woman  e'er  forget 

The  infant  of  her  womb ; 


462-463      THE  church. 

And  'mongst  a  thousand  tender  thoughts, 
Her  suckling  have  no  room? 

5  "Yet,"  saith  the  Lord,  "should  nature  change 

And  mothers  monster's  prove, 
Sion  still  dwells  upon    the  heart 
Of  everlasting  love. 

6  Deep  on  the  palms  of  both  my  hands 

I  have  engraved  her  name; 
My  hands  shall  raise  her  ruined  walls, 
And  build  her  broken  frame." 

462  "      L.  M.     1  JOHN  3.  2.  Swain. 

1    •  A    ND  am  I  blest  with  Jesus'  love? 
f\    And  shall  I  dwell  with  him  above? 
And  will  the  joyful  period  come 
When  I  shall  call  the  heavens  my  home? 

2  Think,  O  my  soul,  what  it  must  be 
A  world  of  glorious  minds  to  see; 
Drink  at  the  fountain  head  of  peace, 
And  bathe  in  everlasting  bliss. 

3  To  hear  them  all  at  once  proclaim. 
Eternal  glories  to  the  Lamb; 

And  join,  with  joyful  heart  and  tongue, 
That  new,  that  never  ending  song. 

4  And  does  the  happy  hour  draw  near, 
When  Christ  will  in  the  clouds  appear; 
And  I  without  a  veil  shall  see 

The  Man,  the  God  that  bled  for  me? 

5  If  in  my  soul  such  joy  abounds, 

While  weeping  faith  explores  his  wounds 
How  glorious  will  those  scars  appear, 
When  perfect  bliss  Jbr bids  a  tear. 

6  Think,  O  my  soul,  if  'tis  so  sweet 
On  earth  to  sit  at  Jesus'  feet  ; 
What  must  it  be  to  wear  a  crown, 
And  sit  with  Jesus  on  the  throne  ? 

463        C.  M.    2  COR.  12.  9.      Needham. 

1   ~WZ~  IND  are  the  words  that  Jesus  speaks 
|^^  To  cheer  the  drooping  saint ; 
"  My  grace  sufficient  is  for  you, 
Though  nature's  powers  may  faint. 


^HECtlTJRCH.       464-465 

0  i i \  j  j  grace  its  g]  d  i sp la y , 

And  make  your  griefs  remove; 
Your  weakness  shall  the  triumph  tell 
Of  boundless  power  and  love. 

3  What  though  my  griefs  are  not  removed, 

Yet  why  should  I  despair? 
While  my  kind  Saviour's  arms  support, 
I  can  the  burden  bear. 

4  Jesus,  my  Saviour  and  my  Lord, 

'Tis  good  to  trust  thy  name; 
Thy  power,  thy  faithfulness  and  love, 
Will  ever  be  the  same, 

5  Weak  as  I  am,  yet  through  thy  grace, 

I  all  things  can  perform; 
And  smiling  triumph  in  thy  name, 
Amid  the  ra^in^  storm. 

464  L.  M.     MARK  9.  24.     Doddridge, 

1  JTESUS,  our  soul's  delightful  choice, 
J    In  thee  believing  we  rejoice; 
Yet  still  our  joy  is  mixed  with  grief, 
While  faith  contends  with  unbelief, 

2  Thy  promises  our  hearts  revive, 
And  keep  our  fainting  hopes  alive, 
But  guilt  and  fears,  and  sorrows  rise, 
And  hide  the  promise  from  our  eyes. 

3  O  let  not  sin  and  Satan  boast, 
While  saints  lie  mourning  in  the  dust; 
Nor  see  that  faith  to  ruin  brought, 

Which  thy  own  gracious  hands  hath  wrought. 

4  Do  thou  the  dying  spark  inflame ; 
Reveal  the  glories  of  thy  name ; 
And  put  all  anxious  doubts  to  flight, 
As  shades  dispersM  by  opening  night. 

465  L.  M.     PSALM  87.  9. 

1  g^i  RE  AT  God,  we  to  thy  honor  raise 
%Jf  These  walls,  to  echo  forth  thy  praise; 
Do  thou,  descending,  fill  the  place 

With  choicest  tokens  of  thy  grace; 

2  Here  let  the  Great  Redeemer  reign, 
With  all  the  graces  of  his  train. 


466—467  MISSIONARY. 

While  power  divine  his  words  attends, 
To  conquer  foes  and  cheer  his  friends. 
3  And  in  the  great  decisive  day, 
When  God  the  nations  shall  survey, 
May  it  before  the  world  appear, 
That  crowds  were  born  to  glory  here ! 

MISSIONARY. 

466.  L.  M.     PSALM  72.         Watts. 

1  "B"ESUS  shall  reign,  where'er  the  sun 
J    Does  his  successive  jourueys  run; 
His  kingdom  stretch  from  shore  to  shore, 
Till  moons  shall  wax  and  wane  no  more. 

2  While  western  empires  own  their  Lord, 
And  savage  tribes  attend  his  word, 
From  north  to  south  the  princes  meet, 
To  pay  their  homage  at  his  feet 

3  For  him  shall  endless  prayer  be  made, 
And  endless  praises  crown  his  head; 
His  name,  like  swreet  perfume,  shall  rise 
W7ith  every  morning  sacrifice. 

4  People  and  realms  of  every  tongue, 
Dwell  on  his  love  wTith  sweetest  song; 
And  infant  voices  shall  proclaim 
Their  early  blessings  on  his  name. 

467.  L.  M.     MATT.  6.  10.    Rippox. 

1  f  B  lO  distant  lands  thy  Gospel  send, 

And  thus  thy  empire  wide  extend; 
To  Gentile,  Turk,  and  stubborn  Jew, 
Thou  King  of  Grace !  salvation  show. 

2  Where'er  the  sun  or  light  arise, 
Thy  name,  O  God,  immortalize  ; 
May  nations  yet  unborn  confess 

Thy  wisdom,  power,  and  righteousness. 

3  The  untaught  heathen  wait  to  know 
The  joy  the  Gospel  will  bestow; 
The  exiled  slave  waits  to  roceive 
The  freedom  Jesus' has  to  give. 

4  Invite  the  globe  to  come  and  prove 
s  A  Saviour's  condescending  love; 


MISSIONARY.  468—469 

And  humbly  fall  before  his  feet, 
Assur'd  they  shall  acceptance  meet. 

468  L-  M.     ACTS     1.  26. 

1  7TNDULGENT  God,  to  thee  we  pray, 

ij    Be  with  us  on  this  solemn  day; 
Smile  on  our  souls,  our  plans  approve, 
By  which  we  seek  to  speak  thy  love. 

2  Let  party  prejudice  be  gone, 
And  love  unite  our  hearts  in  one ; 
Let  all  we  have  and  are  combine 
To  aid  this  glorious  work  of  thine. 

3  Great  let  the  bands  of  those  be  found, 
Who  shall  attend  the  gospel  sound, 
And  let  barbarians,  bond  and  free, 
In  suppliant  throngs  resort  to  thee. 

4  Where  Pagan  altars  now  are  built, 
And  brutal  blood,  or  human,  spilt, 
There  be  the  bleeding  cross  high  reared, 
And  God,  our  God,  alone  revered. 

469  8s.  7s.  4s.         ISA.  11.  7. 

1  "^7^ES,  we  trust  the  day  is  breaking, 

Joyful  times  are  near  at  hand; 
God,  the  mighty  God  is  speaking, 
By  his  word  in  every  land : 

When  he  chooses, 
Darkness  flies  at  his  command. 

2  Let  us  hail  the  joyful  season, 

Let  us  hail  the  rising  ray; 
When  the  Lord  appears,  there's  reason 

To  expect  a  glorious  day ; 
r       At  his  presence 

Gloom  and  darkness  fly  away. 

3  While  the  foe  becomes  more  daring 

While  he  enters  like  a  flood, 
God  the  Saviour  is  preparing 

Means  to  spread  his  truth  abroad; 

Every  language 
Soon  shall  tell  the  love  of  God. 
4  O!  'tis  pleasant,  'tis  reviving 

To  our  hearts,  to  hear  each  day. 


470-471         MISSIONARY. 

Joyful  news  from  far  arriving, 
How  the  gospel  wings  its  way; 

Those  enlightening 
Who  in  death  and  darkness  lay. 
5  God  of  Jacob,  high  and  glorious, 
Let  thy  people  see  thy  hand ; 
Let  thy  gospel  be  victorious, 

Through  the  world,  in  every  land; 

And  the  idols 
Perish,  Lord,  at  thy  command. 

470  L.  M.     Luke  10.   3.  Dobell 

1  1   r    ORD,  when  we  cast  our  eyes  abroad, 

|_j  And  see  on  heathen  altars  slain, 
Poor  helpless  babes  for  sacrifice, 

To  purge  their  parent's  dismal  stain! 

2  We  can't  behold  such  horrid  deeds, 

Without  a  groan  of  ardent  prayer; 
And  while  each  heart  in  anguish  bleeds, 
We  cry,  Lord  send  thy  gospel  there. 

3  For  them  we  pray,  for  them  we  wait, 

To  them  thy  great  salvation  show; 
Thy  harvest,  Lord,  is  truly  great, 
But  faithful  labourers  are  few.    1 

4  O  send  out  preachers,  gracious  Lord, 

Among  that  dark,  bewilder'd  race ; 
Open  their  eyes,  and  bless  thy  word, 
And  call  them  by  thy  sovereign  grace. 

5  Then  they  shall  shout  thy  honored  name, 

And  sound  thy  matchless  name  abroai 
And  we  will  join  them  in  the  theme, 
Salvation  to  our  risen  God. 

471  8s.  7s.  4s.     ISA.  9.4.  5. 

1  ^^V'ER  the  gloomy  hills  of  darkness, 
\J  Look,  my  soul,  be  still  and  gaze, 
All  the  promises  do  travail 

With  a  glorious  day  of  grace : 

Blessed  jubilee, 
Let  thy  glorious  morning  dawn. 

2  Let  the  Indian,  let  the  Negro, 

Let  the  rude  barbarian  see 


MISSIONARY.  473 

That  divine  and  glorious  conquest, 
Once  obtained  on  Calvary : 

Let  the  gospel 
Loud  resound  from  pole  to  pole. 

3  Kingdoms  wide  that  sit  in  darkness, 

Grant  them,  Lord,  thy  glorious  light; 
And  from  eastern  coast  to  western, 
May  the  morning  chase  the  night; 

And  redemption 
Freely  purchas'd,  win  the  day. 

4  [May  the  glorious  day  approaching, 

On  their  grossest  darkness  dawn, 
And  the  everlasting  gospel 
Spread  abroad  thy  holy  name ; 

All  the  borders 
Of  the  great  Immanuel's  land.] 

5  Fly  abroad,  thou  mighty  gospel, 

Win  and  conquer,  never  cease; 
May  thy  lasting,  wide  dominions, 
Multiply  and  still  increase; 

Sway  thy  sceptre, 
Saviour,  all  the  world  around. 

472        C.  M.    PSALM  2.  8.        Gibbon. 

1  g,lATHER,  is  not  thy  promise  pledg'd, 
gj     To  thine  exalted    Son, 

That  through  the  nations  of  the  earth 
Thy  word  of  life  shall  run  ? 

2  "Ask,  and  I  give  the  heathen's  land 

For  thine  inheritance : 
And  to  the  world's  remotest  shores, 
Thine  empire  shall  advance." 

3  Hast  thou  not  said  the  blinded  Jews 

Shall  their  Redeemer  own; 
While  Gentiles  to  his  standard  crowd, 
.    And  bow  before  his  throne  ? 

4  [Are  not  all  kingdoms,  tribes  and  tongues, 

Under  th'  expanse  of  heaven, 
To  the  dominion  of  thy  Son, 
Without  exception  given? 

5  From  east  to  west,  from  north  to  south,' 

Then  be  his  name  adored! 


473-474       missionary. 

Europe,  with  all  thy  millions,  shout 
Hosannas  to  the  Lord. 
6  Asia  and  Africa  resound 

From  shore  to  shore  his  fame ; 
And  thou,  America,  in  songs 
Redeeming  love  proclaim.] 

473  S.  M.     MARK  16.  15.  Voke. 

1  ~^K7^  messengers  of  Christ, 

His  sovereign  voice  obey; 
Arise  and  follow  where  he  leads, 
And  peace  attend  his  way. 

2  The  master  whom  you  serve, 

Will  needful  strength  bestow : 
Depending  on  his  promis'd  aid 
With  sacred  courage  go. 

3  Mountains  shall  sink  to  plains, 

And  hell  in  vain  oppose; 
The  cause  is  God's  and  must  prevail 
In  spite  of  all  his  foes. 

4  Go  spread  the  Saviour's  fame, 

And  tell  his  matchless  grace    !  ;  v 

To  the  most  guilty  and  deprav'd 
Of  Adam's  num'rous  race. 

5  We  wish  you  in  his  name 

The  most  divine  success; 
Assur'd  that  he  who  sends  you  forth 
Will  your  endeavor's  bless. 

6  [When  you  from  us  depart  * 

To  cross  the  boisterous  main ; 
We  then  will  bear  you  on  our  hearts 
And  hope  to  meet  again.] 

474  L.  M.    ISA.  58.  1.  Kelly. 

1  1%/TY  soul,  with  sacred  joy  survey, 

If  I     The  glories  of  the  latter  day; 
_  Its  dawn  already  seems  begun, 
And  promises  a  future  sun. 

2  The  friends  of  truth  assembled  stand, 

(A  humble,  consecrated  band:) 


missionary.       475-476 

The  standard  of  thy  cross  display, 
And  cry  aloud,  "Behold  the  way.1' 

3  Behold  the  way  to  Zion's  hill, 
Where  Israel's  God  delights  to  dwell; 
He  fixes  there  his  lofty  throne, 

And  calls  the  sacred  place  his  own. 

4  'Behold  the  way.'  Ye  heralds  cry; 
Spare  not,  but  lift  your  voices  high ; 
Convey  the  sound  from  shore  to  shore. 
And  bid  the  captive  sigh  no  more. 

5  Swift  on  the  wings  of  heavenly  zeal 
They  fly,  nor  seem'their  toils  to  feel: 
But  faithful  to  their  Master's  will, 
Their  sacred  embassy  fulfil, 

475  C.  M.     PSALM  2.  8.  Gibbon. 

1  £^i  REAT  God,  the  nations  of  the  earth, 
\Jf  Are  by  creation  thine : 

And  in  thy  works  by  all  beheld, 
Thy  radiant  glories  shine. 

2  But  Lord,  thy  greater  love  has  sent 

Thy  gospel  to  mankind  j 
Unveiling  what  rich  stores  of  grace 
Are  treasur'd  m  thy  mind. 

3  Lord,  when  shall  these  glad  tidings  spread 

The  spacious  earth  around, 

Till  every  tribe,  and  every  soul, 

Shall  hear  the  joyful  sound? 

4  When  shall  th?  untutord  heathen  tribes, 

A  dark  bewilder'd  race, 
Sit  down  at  our  Immanuel's  feet. 
And  learn  and  feel  his  grace? 

5  Smile  Lord,  on  each  divine  attempt 

To  spread  the  gospel's  rays: 
And  build  on  sin's  demolish'd  throne 
The  temples  of  thy  praise. 

476  L.  M.     ISA.  43.  G. 

1     ^i/fl~ILLIONS  there  are  on  heathen  ground 
jLYJL   Who  never  heard  the  gospel  sound; 
Lord  send  it  forth  and  let  it  run. 
Swift  and  reviving  as  the  sun. 


477-478  LOVE  OF  THE  BRETHREN. 

2  Guide  thou  their  lips  who  stand  to  tell 
Sinners  the  way  that  leads  from  hell; 
To  those  who  give,  do  thou  impart, 

A  generous,  wise,  and  tender  heart. 

3  Lord  crown  their  zeal,  reward  their  care, 
That  in  thy  grace  they  all  may  share, 
And  those  who  now  in  darkness  dwell. 
Deliverance  sing,  from  death  and  hell. 

477.       C.  M.     MARK  16,  16. 

1  £^i  O  and  the  Saviour's  grace  proclaim, 
\3T  Ye  messengers  of  God : 

Go  publish,  through  Immanuel's  name, 
Salvation  bought  with  blood. 

2  What  tho'  your  arduous  task  may  lie 

Thro'  regions  dark  as  death; 
What  tho'  your  faith  and  zeal  to  try 
Perils  beset  your  path  ; 

3  Yet  with  determined  courage  go, 

And,  armed  with  power  divine, 
Your  God  will  needful  aid  bestow, 
And  on  your  labors  shine. 

4  He  who  has  call'd  you  to  the  war 

Will  recompense  your  pains: 
Before  Messiah's  conquering  car, 
Mountains  shall  sink  to  plains. 

5  Shrink  not,  tho'  earth  and  hell  oppose, 

But  plead  your  Master's  cause, 
Nor  doubt  that  even  your  mighty  foes 
Shall  bow  before  the  cross. 

478        S.  M.     PSALM  133.        Fawcett. 

1  "OLEST  be  the  tie  that  binds 
j|3  Our  hearts  in  christian  love! 
The  fellowship  of  kindred  minds 

Is  like  to  that  above. 

2  Before  our  Father's  throne 

We  pour  our  ardent  pm: 
Our  fears,  our  hopes,  our  aims  are  one — 
Our  comforts  and  our  cares. 


LOVE  OF  THE  BRETHREN.  479-480 

3  We  share  our  mutual  woes: 

Our  mutual  burdens  bear; 
And  often  for  each  other  flows 
The  sympathizing  tear. 

4  When  we  asunder  part, 

It  gives  us  inward  pain; 
But  we  shall  still  be  joinM  in  heart, 
And  hope  to  meet  again. 

5  This  glorious  hope  revives 

Our  courage  by  the  way ; 
While  each  in  expectation  lives. 
And  longs  to  see  the  day. 

6  From  sorrow,  toil,  and  pain, 

And  sin  we  shall  b  e  free  ; 
And  perfect  love  and  friendship  reign, 
Through  all  eternity. 

479  C.  M      1  JOHN  4.  7.        Wesley. 

1  IJ  LEST  be  the  dear  uniting  love 

[3  That  will  not  let  us  part; 
Our  bodies  may  far  off'  remove, 
But  we  are  joined  in  heart. 

2  JoinM  in  one  spirit  to  our  Head, 

We  wait  his  will  to  know, 
That  we  in  his  right  steps  may  tread, 
And  do  his  work  below. 

3  O  may  we  ever  walk  in  him, 

And  nothing  know  beside ; 
Nothing  desire,  nor  aught  esteem, 
But  Jesus  crucified. 

4  Closer  and  closer  let  us  cleave 

To  his  belovM  embrace ; 
Expect  his  fullness  to  receive, 
And  grace  to  answer  grace. 

480  L.  M.     HEB.  13.  1.        Burnham. 

1  "     ¥~OW  good,  how  glorious  'tis  to  see, 

1   I    The  church  of  Jesus  kind  and  free ; 
Appearing  like  a  new  born  race. 
Proving  the  power  of  sovereign  grace. 

2  How  does  the  saviour's  love  cement 
Brother  to  brother,  saint  to  saint; 

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481        LOVE  OF  THE  BRETHREN. 

Each  feels  the  other's  care  and  grief, 
And  runs  to  give  a  kind  relief. 

3  In  paths  of  peace  they  sweetly  move, 
And  traverse  o'er  the  fields  of  Jove ; 
Kindly  they  help  each  other  on, 

And  press  towards  the  heav'nly  throne. 

4  Now  Lord,  may  we  thyfavor'd  train, 
Ever  in  purest  love  remain  ; 

May  discord  evermore  subside, 
And  we  appear  like  Jesus'  bride. 

5  May  we  in  peace  be  ever  found, 
And  grace  in  every  heart  abound; 
Soon  may  we  mount  the  heights  above, 
And  live  in  all  the  blaze  of  love. 

6  Then  will  we  sing  with  all  our  might, 
Through  the  refulgent  courts  of  light : 
Highest  hosannas  shall  we  raise, 
And  spend  eternity  in  praise. 

481         L.  M.     GEN.  24.  31.         Newtow. 

1  ~TZ   INDRED  in  Christ,  for  his  dear  sake  ( 
J|^^_  A  hearty  welcome  here  receive ; 

May  we  together  now  partake 
The  joys  which  only  he  can  give. 

2  To  you  and  us  by  grace  'tis  given 

Toluiow  the  Saviour's  precious  name; 
And  shortly  we  shall  meet  in  heaven, 
Our  hope,  our  way,  our  end  the  same. 

3  May  he,  by  whose  kind  care  we  meet, 

Send  his  good  spirit  from  above, 
Make  our  communications  sweet, 

And  cause  our  hearts  to  burn  with  love*. 

4  Forgotten  be  each  worldly  theme, 

When  Christians  see  each  other  thus; 
We  only  wish  to  speak  of  him, 

Who  lived,  and  died,  and  reigns  for  us. 

5  We'll  talk  of  all  he  did  and  said, 

And  suffered  for  us  here  below ; 

The  path  he  mark'd  for  us  to  tread, 

And  what  he's  doing  for  us  now. 


TIME  AND  ETERNITY.  482-483 

6  Thus  as  the  moments  pass  away, 

We'll  love,  and  wonder,  and  adore; 
And  hasten  on  the  glorious  day, 

When  we  shall  meet  to  part  no  more. 

482  C.  M.    PSALM  4.  8.  Watts/ 

1  T^VREAD  Sovereign,  let  my  evening  song 

\_J    Like  holy  incense  rise; 
Assist  the  off 'rings  of  my  tongue 
To  reach  the  lofty  skies. 

2  Through  all  the  dangers  of  the  day 

Thy  hand  was  still  my  guard, 
And  still  to  drive  my  wants  away, 
Thy  mercy  stood  prepar'd. 

3  Perpetual  blessings  from  above 

Encompass  me  around, 
But  O  how  few  returns  of  love 
Hath  my  Creator  found ! 

4  What  have  I  done  for  him  that  died, 

To  save  my  wretched  soul? 
How  are  my  follies  multiplied, 
Fast  as  my  minutes  roll ! 

5  Lord,  with  this  guilty  heart  of  mine, 

To  thy  dear  cross  I  flee, 
And  to  thy  grace  my  soul  resign 
To  be  renewed  by  thee. 

6  Sprinkled  afresh  with  pard'ning  blood, 

I  lay  me  down  to  rest, 
As  in  the  embraces  of  my  God, 
Or  on  my  Saviour's  breast. 

483  C.  M.     1  COR.  7.  29.       Hoskess. 

1   f  ■  ^HE  time  is  short!  the  season  near 
When  death  will  us  remove : 
To  leave  our  friends,  however  dear, 
And  all  we  fondly  love. 


484  TIME  AND  ETERNITY. 

2  The  time  is  short!  sinners  beware, 

Nor  trifle  time  away, 
The  word  of  great  salvation  hear, 
While  it  is  call'd  to-day. 

3  The  time  is  short!  ye  rebels  now 

To  Christ  the  Lord  submit; 
To  mercy's  golden  sceptre  bow, 
And  fall  at  Jesus'  feet. 

4  The  time  is  short !  ye  saints  rejoice— 

The  Lord  will  quickly  come: 
Soon  shall  you  hear  the  Bridegroom's  voice, 
To  call  you  to  your  home. 

5  The  time  is  short!  it  swiftly  flies — 

The  hour  is  just  at  hand, 
When  we  shall  mount  above  the  skies, 
And  reach  the  wish'd  for  land. 

6  The  time  is  short !  the  moment  near, 

When  we  shall  dwell  above; 
And  be  forever  happy  there, 
With  Jesus,  whom  we  love. 

484        L.  M.     PSALM  39.  Steele. 

1  A    LMIGHTY  MAKER  of  my  frame, 
f\    Teach  me  the  measure  of  my  days, 

Teach  jne  to  know  how  frail  I  am, 
And  spend  the  remnant  to  thy  praise. 

2  My  days  are  shorter  than  a  span; 

A  little  point  my  life  appears; 
How  frail  at  best  is  dying  man ! 

How  vain  are  all  his  hopes  and  fears! 

3  Vain  his  ambition,  noise  and  show! 

Vain  are  the  cares  which  rack  his  mind! 
He  heaps  up  treasures  mixM  with  woe, 
And  dies,  and  leaves  them  all  behind. 

4  Oh,  be  a  nobler  portion  mine, 

My  God !  I  bow  before  thy  throne ; 
Earth's  fleeting  treasures  I  resign, 
And  fix  my  hopes  on  thee  alone. 


DEATH.  485-486 

485  L.  M.     ISA.     57.  15.  Steele. 

1  TT1 TERNITY  is  just  at  hand ; 

Jjj  And  shall  I  waste  my  ebbing  sand. 
And  careless  view  departing  day, 
And  throw  my  inch  of  time  away  2 

2  Eternity !  tremendous  sound ! 

To  guilty  souls  a  dreadful  wound  ; 
But  O!  if  Christ  and  heaven  be  mine, 
How  sweet  the  accents!  how  divine! 

3  Be  this  my  chief,  my  only  care, 
My  high  pursuit,  my  ardent  prayer, 
An  interest  in  the  Saviour's  blood, 
My  pardon  sealM  and  peace  with  God. 

4  But  should  my  brightest  hopes  be  vain, 
The  rising  doubt  how  sharp  its  pain! 
My  fears,  O  Gracious  God  remove — 
Confirm  my  title  to  thy  love. 

5  Search,  Lord,  O  search  my  inmost  heart 
And  light,  and  hope,  and  joy  impart; 
From  guilt  and  error  set  me  free, 

And  guide  me  safe  to  heaven  and  thee. 

486  C.  M.     DEUT.  34.  5.  Watts. 

1  fipiHERE  is  a  land  of  pure  delight, 

Where  saints  immortal  reign  ; 
Infinite  day  excludes  the  night, 
And  pleasures  banish  pain. 

2  There  everlasting  spring  abides, 

And  never  with'ring  flowers ; 
Death,  like  a  narrow  sea  divides 
This  heavenly  land  from  ours. 

3  [Sweet  fields  beyond  the  swelling  flood 

Stand  dress'd  in  living  green : 

So  to  the  Jews  old  Canaan  stood, 

While  Jordan  roll'd  between. 

4  But  timVous  mortals  start  and  shrink, 

To  cross  this  narrow  sea  : 
And  linger,  shivVingon  the  brink, 
And  fear  to  launch  away.] 
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487-488  DEATH. 

5  O !  could  we  make  our  doubts  remove, 

Those  gloomy  doubts  that  rise, 
And  see  the  Canaan  that  we  love 
With  unbeclouded  eyes! 

6  Could  we  but  climb  where  Moses  stood, 

And  view  the  landscape  o'er, 
Not  Jordan's  streams,  nor  death's  cold  flood, 
Should  fright  us  from  the  shore. 

487         C.  M.    JOB  7.  1.  Watts. 

1  XJT^K;  from  the  tomb  a  doleful  sound, 

1    I     My  ears  attend  the  cry : 
"Ye  living  men  come  view  the  ground 
Where  you  must  shortly  lie. 

2  "Princes,  this  clay  must  be  your  bed, 

In  spite  of  all  your  towers; 
The  tall,  the  wise,  the  reverend  head, 
Must  lie  as  low  as  ours.'V 

3  Great  God!  is  this  our  certain  doom!  1 

And  are  we  still  secure? 
Still  walking  downward  to  the  tomb, 
And  yet  prepare  no  more! 

4  Grant  us  the  powers  of  quick'ning  grace, 

To  fit  our  souls  to  fly; 
Then  when  we  drop  this  dying  flesh, 
We'll  rise  above  the  sky. 

488         C  M.     JOHN  14.  1.  Steele. 

1  %/^7~HEN  those  we  love  are  snatch'd  away, 
f  f      By  death's  resistless  hand, 

Our  hearts  the  mournful  tribute  pay, 
Which  pity  must  demand. 

2  While  pity  prompts  the  rising  sigh, 

O  may  this  truth,  impress'd 
With  awful  power — /  too  must  die — 
Sink  deep  in  every  breast. 

3  Letthis  vain  world  engage  no  more : 

Behold  the  gaping  tomb! 
It  bids  us  seize  the  present  hour, 
To-morrow  death  may  come. 

4  The  voice  of  this  alarming  scene. 

May  every  h?art  obey; 


DEATH.     489-490 

Nor  be  the  heavenly  warning  vain. 
Which  calls  ta  watch  and  pray. 

5  O  let  ns  fly,  to  Jesus  fly, 

Whose  powerful  arm  can  save ; 
Then  shall  our  hopes  ascend  on  high, 
And  triumph  o'er  the  grave. 

6  Great  God,  thy  sovereign  grace  impart, 

With  cleansing,  healing  power  \ 
This  only  can  prepare  the  heart 
For  death's  surprising  hour* 

489  C.  M.     1  COR.  15.  54.      Watts. 

1  "W^t"7^HY  do  we  mourn  departing  friends? 

J  \     Or  shake  at  death's  alarms? 
'Tis  but  the  voice  that  Jesus  sends 
To  call  them  to  his  arms. 

2  Are  we  not  tending  upward  too, 

As  fast  as  time  can  move? 
Nor  should  we  wish  the  hours  more  slow, 
To  keep  us  from  our  love. 

3  Why  should  we  tremble  to  convey 

Their  bodies  to  the  tomb? 
There  the  dear  flesh  of  Jesus  lay, 
And  left  a  long  perfume. 

4  The  graves  of  all  his  saints  he  bless'd, 

And  soften'd  every  bed ; 
Where  should  the  dying  members  rest, 
But  with  their  dying  head? 

5  Thence  he  arose  ascending  high, 

And  show'd  our  feet  the  way; 
Up  to  the  Lord  our  feet  shall  fly, 
At  the  great  rising  day. 

490  C  M.     PSALM  39.  1.         Watts. 

1  f  1 1HEE  we  adore,  eternal  name! 

B       And  humbly  own  to  thee, 
How  feeble  is  our  mortal  frame, 
What  dying  worms  are  we! 

2  Our  wasting  lives  grow  shorter  still 

As  months  and  days  increase ; 
And  every  beating  pulse  we  tell 
Leaves  but  the  number  lees. 


491  DEATH. 

3  The  year  rolls  round  and  steals  away 

The  breath  that  first  it  gave, 

Whatever  we  do,  where'er  we  be, 

We're  travelling  to  the  grave. 

4  Dangers  stand  thick  thro'  all  the  ground, 

To  push  us  to  the  tomb; 
And  fierce  diseases  wait  around, 
To  hurry  mortals  home. 

5  Great  God!  on  what  a  slender  thread 

Hang  everlasting  things ! 
The  eternal  state  of  all  the  dead, 
Upon  life's  feeble  strings. 

6  Infinite  joy  or  endless  woe, 

Attend  on  every  breath; 
And  yet  how  unconcern'd  we  go, 
Upon  the  brink  of  death! 

7  Waken,  O  Lord,  our  drowsy  sense, 

To  walk  this  dangerous  road ; 

And  if  our  souls  are  hurried  hence, 

May  they  be  found  with  God. 

491         C.  M.     JOHN  11.  25.  Watts. 

1  TVJT  Y  soul?  come  meditate  the  day, 

If  I     And  think  how  near  it  stands, 
When  thou  must  quit  this  house  of  clay, 
And  fly  to  unknown  lands. 

2  And  you  mine  eyes,  look  down  and  view 

The  hollow,  gaping  tomb; 
This  gloomy  prison  waits  for  you, 
Whene'er  the  summons  come. 

3  O!  could  we  die  with  those  that  die, 

And  place  us  in  their  stead  ; 
Then  would  our  spirits  learn  to  fly, 
And  converse  with  the  dead. 

4  Then  should  we  see  the  saints  above, 

In  their  own  glorious  forms, 
And  wonder  why  our  souls  should  love 
To  dwell  with  mortal  worms. 

5  We  should  almost  forsake  our  clay 

Before  the  summons  come, 


DEATH.  492-493 

And  pray  and  wish  our  souls  away 
To  their  eternal  home. 

492        C.  M.     PSALM  39.  4.         Watts. 

1  rj^EACH  me  the  measure  of  my  days, 

Thou  maker  of  my  frame! 
I  would  survey  lifers  narrow  space, 
And  learn  how  frail  I  am. 

2  A  span  is  all  that  we  can  boast, 

An  inch  or  two  of  time; 
Man  is  but  vanity  and  dust, 
In  aH  his  flower  and  prime. 

3  See  the  vain  race  of  mortals  move. 

Like  shadows  o'er  the  plain; 
They  rage  and  strive,  desire  and  love, 
But  all  their  noise  is  vain. 

4  Some  walk  in  honor's  gaudy  show, 

Some  dig  for  golden  ore ; 
They  toil  for  heirs,  they  know  not  who, 
And  straight  are  seen  no  more. 

5  What  should  I  wish  or  Wait  for  then,'    " 

From  creature's  earth  and  dust? 
They  make  our  expectations  vain, 
And  disappoint  our  trust. 

6  Now  I  forbid  my  carnal  hope, 

My  fond  desires  recall; 
I  give  my  mortal  interest  up, 
And  make  my  God  my  all. 

493        L.  M.  HEB.  2  &  3  chap.       Watts. 

1  1FE  is  the  time  to  serve  the  Lord, 
|_j  The  time  t'  insure  the  great  reward, 

And  while  the  lamp  holds  out  to  burn, 
The  vilest  sinner  may  return. 

2  [Life  is  the  hour  that  God  hath  given 
To  'scape  from  hell  and  fly  to  heaven; 
The  day  of  grace,  and  mortals  may 
Secure  the  blessings  of  the  day.] 

3  The  living  know  that  they  must  die, 
But  all  the  dead  forgotten  lie ; 

Their  memory  and  their  sense  is  gone, 
*  like  unknowing  and  unknown. 


494-495  DEATH. 

4  [Their  hatred  and  their  love  are  lost, 
Their  envy  buried  in  the  dust; 
They  have  no  share  in  all  that's  done 
Beneath  the  circuit  of  the  sun.] 

5  Then  what  my  thoughts  design  to  do, 
My  hands,  with  all  your  might  pursue; 
Since  no  device  or  work  is  found, 

Nor  faith,  nor  hope,  beneath  the  ground. 

6  There  are  no  acts  of  pardon  past 

In  the  cold  grave  to  which  we  haste ; 
But  darkness,  death,  and  long  despair, 
Reign  in  eternal  silence  there. 

494  C.  M.     GEN.  47.  9.  Watts. 

1  /^\UR  days,  alas !  our  mortal  days 
\J  Are  short  and  wretched  too ; 
"Evil  and  few,"  the  patriarch  says, 

And  well  the  patriarch  knew. 

2  'Tis  but  at  best  a  narrow  bound, 

That  heaven  allows  to  men ; 
And  pains  and  sins  run  through  the  round 
Of  three  score  years  and  ten. 

3  Well,  if  ye  must  be  sad  and  few, 

Run  on,  my  days,  in  haste; 
Moments  of  sin,  and  months  of  woe, 
Ye  cannot  fly  too  fast. 

4  Let  heavenly  love  prepare  my  soul, 

And  call  her  to  the  skies, 
Where  years  of  long  salvation  roll, 
And  glory  never  dies. 

495  C.  M.  JOB  7.  6.  Watts. 

1  r  ■  ^IME!  what  an  empty  vapor  'tis! 

And  days  how  swift  they  are! 
Swift  as  an  Indian  arrow  flies, 
Or  like  a  shooting  star. 

2  The  present  moments  just  appear, 

Then  slide  away  in  haste, 
That  we  can  never  say,  "They're  here," 
But  only  say,  "They're  past." 

3  Our  life  is  ever  on  the  wing, 

And  death  is  ever  nigh ; 


DEATH.  496-497 

The  moment  when  our  lives  begin 
We  all  begin  to  die. 
4  Yet,  mighty  God !  our  fleeting  days 
Thy  lasting  favors  share; 
Yet,  with  the  bounties  of  thy  grace, 
Thou  load'st  the  rolling  year. 

496  L.  M.     HEB.  2.  15.  Watts. 
1   ~W"^T7^^  should  we  start,  and  fear  to  die? 

y  Y      What  tim'rous  worms  we  mortals  are! 
Death  is  the  gate  of  endless  joy, 
'~    And  yet  we  dread  to  enter  there. 
2  The  pains,  the  groans,  the  dying  strife, 
Fright  our  approaching  souls  away; 
Still  we  shrink  back  again  to  life, 
Fond  of  our  prison  and  our  clay. 

3  O,  if  my  Lord  would  come  and  meet, 

My  soul  should  stretch  her  wings  in  haste, 
Fly  fearless  through  death's  iron  gate, 
Nor  feel  the  terrors  as  she  pass'd. 

4  Jesus  can  make  a  dying  bed 

Feel  soft  as  downy  pillows  are, 
While  on  his  breast  I  lean  my  head, 
And  breathe  my  life  out  sweetly  there. 

497  C.  M.     2  COR.  5.  1.  Watts. 

1  FTT\ HERE  is  a  house  not  made  with  hands, 

Eternal,  and  on  high, 
And  here  my  spirit  waiting  stands, 
Tifi  God  shall  bid  it  fly. 

2  Shortly  this  prison  of  my  clay 

Must  be  dissolved  and  fall; 

Then,  O  my  soul,  with  joy  obey 

Thy  heavenly  Father's  call. 

3  'Tis  he,  by  his  Almighty  grace, 

That  forms  thee  fit  for  heaven  ; 
And,  as  an  earnest  of  the  place, 
Has  his  own  Spirit  given. 

4  We  walk  by  faith  of  joys  to  come; 

Faith  lives  upon  his  word; 
But  while  the  body  is  our  home, 
We're  absent  from  the  Lord. 


498-499    death. 

5  'Tis  pleasant  to  believe  thy  grace, 
But  we  had  rather  see ; 
We  would  be  absent  from  the  flesh, 
And  present,  Lord,  with  thee. 

498  C  M.     PSALM  102.  23. 

1  TVTY  Father  calls  me  to  his  arms, 

If  I     And  willingly  I  go: 
With  cheerfulness  I  bid  farewell 
To  every  thing  below. 

2  My  tender  parents  kind  and  dear, 

I  bid  farewell  to  you  ; 
Tho'  nature  feels,  and  I  can  find 
'Tis  hard  to  say  adieu ! 

3  My  friends  and  kindred  love  me  much, 

Ye  hold  me  near  your  heart; 
And  still  I  feel  that  I  can  love, 
•  And  find  it  hard  to  part. 

4  Ye  brothers,  sisters,  me  you  love, 

And  love  I  also  feel ; 
I  see- your  tender  passions  move — 
Your  grief  you  can't  conceal. 

5  But  do  not  weep  or  grieve  for  me, 

You  know  I  must  go  home ; 
I  was  upon  a  visit  here, 
And  now  I  must  return. 

6  [Farewell,  thou  world,  with  all  thy  toys 

For  thou  hast  been  to  me 
A  world  of  tranistory  joys, 
Of  sin  and  vanity. 

7  Now  I  rejoice  to  leave  this  world 

Of  sorrow,  sin,  and  pain; 
I  know  Pm  wash'd  in  Jesus'  blood, 
And  shall  a  crown  obtain. 

8  I'm  going  to  my  heavenly  friend, 

My  Jesus  and  my  all ; 
He  calls  to  take  me  to  his  arms — 
I  will  obey  the  call. 

499  S.  M.    PSALM  90.  Watts. 
l^T    ORD,  what  a  feeble  piece 

J  j  Is  this  our  mortal  frame; 


DEATH.  500 

Oar  life,  batt  poor  a  trifle  His, 
That  scarce  deserves  the  name. 

2  Alas!  the  brittle  clay- 

That  built  our  body  first: 
And  every  month  and  every  day 
'Tis  mouldering  back  to  dust. 

3  Our  moments  fly  apace, 

Nor  will  our  minutes  stay; 
Just  like  a  flood  our  hasty  days 
Are  sweeping  us  away. 

4  Well,  if  our  days  must  fly, 

We'll  keep  their  end  in  sight ; 
We'll  spend  them  all  in  wisdom's  way, 
And  let  them  speed  their  flight. 

5  They'll  waft  us  sooner  o'er 

This  life's  tempestuous  sea: 
Soon  we  shall  reach  the  peaceful  shore 
Of  blest  eternity. 

500         C.  M.     PSALM  39.  4.         Watts. 

1  "     FOW   short  and  hasty  is  our  life, 

[_  How  vast  our  soul's  affairs! 
Yet  senseless  mortals  vainly  strive 
To  lavish  out  their  years. 

2  Our  days  run  thoughtlessly  along, 

Without  a  moment's  stayr : 
Just  like  a  story  or  a  s^ong 
We  pass  our  lives  away. 

3  God  from  on  high  invites  us  home, 

But  we  march  heedless  on; 
And  ever  hastening  to  the  tomb, 
Stoop  downwards  as  we  run. 

4  How  we  deserve  the  deepest  hell 

That  slight  the  joys  above! 
What  chains  of  vengeance  should  we  feel, 
That  break  such  cords  of  love. 

5  Draw  us,  O  God,  with  sov'reign  grace, 

And  lift  oui  thoughts  on  high, 
That  we  may  end  this  mortal  race, 
And  sec  salvation  nigh. 
21 


501-502  death. 

501         C.  M.     JOHN  17.  24. 

1  "irTEAR  what  the  voice  from  heaven  declares, 

[_  To  those  in  Christ  who  die! 
"Released  from  all  their  earthly  cares. 
They'll  reign  with  him  on  high." 

2  Then  why  lament  departed  friends, 

Or  shake  at  death's  alarms? 
Death's  but  the  servant  Jesus  sends, 
To  call  us  to  his  arms. 

3  If  sin  be  pardon'd,  we're  secure, 

Death  hath  no  sting  beside : 
The  law  gives  sin  condemning  power, 
But  Christ  our  Ransom  died. 

4  The  graves  of  all  his  saints  he  bless'd 

When  in  the  grave  he  lay : 
And  rising  thence  their  hopes  he  rais'd 
To  everlasting  day. 
.  5  Then  joyfully,  while  life  we  have, 
In  Christ  our  life  we'll  sing, 
"Where  is  thy  victory,  O^grave? 
And  where,  O  death,  thy  sting?" 

502         C.  M.     JOB  14.  1. 

1  ~W_  j~OW  short  the  race  our  friend  has  run, 

|_  Cut  down  in  all  his  bloom, 
The  course  but  yesterday  begun, 
Now  finish'd  in  the  tomb. 

2  Few  are  thy  days,  and  full  of  woe, 

O  man,  of  woman  born  ; 
Thy  doom  is  written — dust  thou  art, 
To  dust  thou  shalt  return. 

3  Thou  joyous  youth,  hence  learn  how  soon 

Thy  years  may  end  their  flight; 

Long,  long  before  life's  brilliant  noon 

May  come  death's  gloomy  night. 

4  To  serve  thy  God  no  longer  wait, 

To-day  his  voice  regard  j 
To-morrow  mercy's  open  gate, 
May  be  forever  barr'd. 

5  And  thus  the  Lord  reveals  his  grace; 

Thv  youthful  love  to  gain — 


DEATH.  503-504 

The  soul  that  early  seeks  my  face, 
Shall  never  seek  in  vain. 

503  C.  M.     EPH.  3.  15. 

1  ^lOME  let  us  join  our  friends  above, 
\^j  That  have  obtained  the  prize, 
And  on  the  eagle's  wings  of  love, 

To  joy  celestial  rise. 

2  Let  all  the  saints  terrestrial  sing, 

With  those  to  glory  gone, 
For  all  the  servants  of  our  king, 
In  heaven  and  earth  are  one — 

3  One  family  we  dwell  in  him, 

One  church  above,  beneath 
Though  now  divided  by  the  stream, 
The  narrow  stream  of  death. 

4  One  army  of  the  living  God, 

To  his  command  we  bow, 
Part  of  the  host  have  crossed  the  flood, 
And  part  are  crossing  now — 

5  Ten  thousand  to  their  endless  home, 

This  solemn  moment  fly ; 
And  we  are  to  the  margin  come, 
And  soon  expect  to  die. 

6  Dear  Saviour  be  our  constant  guide, 

Then  when  the  word  is  given, 
Bid  death's  cold  flood  and  waves  divide 
And  land  us  safe  in  heaven. 

504  8s.     PHIL.  1.  21.  C.  Wesley. 

1  "     ¥~OW  blest  is  our  brother,  bereft 

■    j    Of  all  that  could  burden  his  mind ; 
How  easy  the  soul  that  has  left 

This  wearisome  body  behind. 
Of  evil  incapable  thou, 

Whose  relics  with  envy  I  see, 
No  longer  in  misery  now, 

No  longer  a  sinner  like  me. 

2  This  earth  is  affected  no  more 

With  sickness  or  shaken  with  pain ; 
The  war  in  his  members  is  o'er, 
.    And  never  shall  vex  him  again. 


505  .       JUDGMENT. 

No  anger  henceforward  nor  shame. 

Shall  redden  his  innocent  clay; 
Extinct  is  the  animal  flame, 

And  passion  is  vanished  away. 

3  This  languishing  head  is  at  rest, 

Its  thinking  and  aching  are  o'er; 
This  quiet  immoveable  breast, 

Is  heaved  by  affliction  no  more; 
This  heart  is  no  longer  the  seat 

Of  trouble  and  torturing  pain, 
It  ceases  to  flutter  and  beat, 

It  never  shall  flutter  again. 

4  The  lids  he  so  seldom  could  close, 

By  sorrow  forbidden  to  sleep, 
Sealed  up  in  eternal  repose, 

Have  strangely  forgotten  to  weep ; 
These  fountains  can  yield  no  supplies, 

These  hollows  from  water  are  free, 
The  tears  are  all  wiped  from  these  eyes, 

And  evil  they  never  shall  see. 

505         L.  M.     MATT.  25.  46.     Medley. 

1  g^i  HEAT  Judge  of  all !  that  day  will  come, 
\JJ~  When  mortals  must  receive  their  doom: 
Oh  hear  our  cry,  and  grant  we  may, 

Of  thee  find  mercy  in  that  day ! 

2  The  awful  summons  shall  go  forth 
From  east  to  west,  from  south  to  north : 
Devils  and  men  to  judgment  come, 
And  hear  your  everlasting  doom! 

3  Think,  oh  my  soul,  thou  must  appear 
And  pass  the  judgment  at  this  bar; 
What  now  does  God  and  conscience  say? 
Wilt  thou  find  mercy  in  that  day  ? 

4  Dost  thou  by  faith  to  Jesus  flee  ? 

Is  his  dear  image  stamp'd  on  thee? 
If  so  let  nothing  thee  dismay, 
Thou  shalt  find  mercy  in  that  day. 

5  Eternal  Judge !  Almighty  Lord ! 

Seal  home,  and  ble?s  thv  solemn  word! 


HELL  AND  HEAVEN.  506-507 

And  Oh,  that  we  poor  sinners  may, 
Of  thee  find  mercy  in  that  day. 

506         C,  M.  MATT.  25.  31. 

1  fTjnHAT  awful  day  will  surely  come, 

Th'  appointed  hour  makes  haste. 
When  I  must  stand  before  my  Judge, 
And  pass  the  solemn  test. 

2  Thou  lovely  chief  of  all  my  joys, 

Thou  sov'reign  of  my  heart, 
How  could  I  bear  to  hear  thy  voice, 
Pronounce  the  sound  "Depart  1" 

3  O!  wretched  state  of  deep  despair, 

To  see  my  God  remove, 
And  fix  my  doleful  station  where 
I  must  not  taste  his  love. 

4  Jesus !  I  throw  my  arms  around, 

And  hang  upon  thy  breast; 
Without  a  gracious  smile  from  thee 
My  spirit  cannot  rest. 

5  O!  tell  me  that  my  worthless  name 

Is  graven  on  thy  hands ; 
Show  me  some  promise  in  thy  book 
Where  my  salvation  stands. 

6  [Give  me  one  kind  assuring  word, 

To  sink  my  fears  again ; 
And  cheerfully  my  soul  shall  wait 
Her  three  score  years  and  ten.] 

507         C.  M.     1  COR.  2.  9.  Watts, 

1  T^l "OR  eye  hath  seen,  nor  ear  hath  heard, 
JJ^j     Nor  sense  nor  reason  known, 

What  joys  the  Father  has  preparW 
For  those  that  love  his  Son, 

2  But  the  good  Spirit  of  the  Lord 

Reveals  a  heaven  to  come; 

The  beams  of  glory  in  his  word, 

Allure  and  guide  us  home. 

3  Pure  are  the  joys  above  the  sky, 

And  all  the  region  peace; 

21* 


508-509  HELL  AXD  HEAVEN. 

No  wanton  lips,  nor  envious  eye, 
Can  see  or  taste  the  bliss. 

4  Those  holy  gates  forever  bar 

Pollution,  sin,  and  shame; 
None  shall  obtain  admittance  there, 
But  followers  of  the  Lamb. 

5  He  keeps  the  Father's  book  of  life, 

There  all  their  names  are  found; 
The  hypocrite  in  vain  shall  strive 
To  tread  the  heavenly  ground. 

508  C.  M.     ROM.  6.  14.  Watts. 

1  ^^  LR  sins,  alas !  how  strong  they  be, 
\J  And  like  a  violent  sea, 

They  break  our  duty,  Lord,  to  thee, 
And  hurry  us  away. 

2  The  waves  of  trouble,  how  they  rise, 

How  loud  the  tempests  roar; 
But  death  shall  land  our  weary  souls 
Safe  on  the  heavenly  shore. 

3  There  to  fulfil  his  sweet  commands. 

Our  speedy  feet  shall  move; 
No  sin  shall  clog  our  winged  zeal, 
Or  cool  our  burning  love. 

4  There  shall  we  sit,  and  sing,  and  tell 

The  wonders  of  his  grace, 
Till  heavenly  raptures  fire  our  hearts. 
And  smile  in  every  face. 

5  Forever  his  dear  sacred  name 

Shall  dwell  upon  our  tongue, 
And  Jesus  and  salvation  be 
The  close  of  every  song. 

509  C  M.     1  JOHN  3.  2.  Watts. 

1  X7S  ATHSR,  I  long,  1  faint  to  see 

Jj     The  place  of  thine  abode; 
Fd  leave  thine  earthly  courts,  and  flee 
Up  to  thy  seat  my  God ! 

2  Here  I  behold  thy  distant  face, 

And  'tis  a  pleasing  sight; 


HELL  AND  HEAVEN.  510 

But  to   abide  in  thine  embrace 
Is  infinite  delight. 

3  Pd  part  with  all  the  joys  of  sense, 

To  gaze  upon  thy  throne ; 
Pleasure  springs  fresh  for  ever  thence, 
Unspeakable,  unknown. 

4  [There  all  the  heavenly  hosts  are  seen,' 

In  shining  ranks  they  move, 
And  drink  immortal  vigor  in, 
With  wonder  and  with  love. 

5  Then  at  thy  feet  with  awful  fear, 

Th'  adoring  armies  fall; 
With  joy  they  shrink  to  nothing  there, 
Before  the  eternal  all. 

6  There  would  I  vie  with  all  the  host 

In  duty  and  in  bliss; 
While  less  than  nothing  I  could  boast, 
And  vanity  confess.] 

7  The  more  thy  glories  strike  mine  eyes, 

The  humbler  I  shall  lie; 
Thus  while  1  sink  my  joys  shall  rise 
Un measurably  high. 

510         C.  M.     1  COR.  15.  54.       Watts. 

1  g,lROM  thee,  my  God,  my  joys  shall  rise 
gj     And  run  eternal  rounds. 

Beyond  the  limits  of  the  skies, 
And  all  created  bounds. 

2  The  holy  triumphs  of  my  soul 

Shall  death  itself  out-brave; 
Leave  dull  mortality  behind, 
And  fly  beyond  the  grave. 

3  There,  where  my  blessed  Jesus  reigns 

In  heaven's  unmeasured  space, 
I'll  spend  a  long  eternity 
In  pleasure  and  in  praise. 

4  Millions  of  years  my  wond'ring  eyes 

Shall  o'er  thy  beauties  rove, 
And  endless  ages  I'll  adore 
The  glories  of  thv  love. 


511-512  FAREWELL. 

5  [Sweet  Jesus,  every  smile  of  thine 

Shall  fresh  endearments  bring! 
And  thousand  tastes  of  new  delight 
From  all  thy  graces  spring.  - 

6  Haste,  my  beloved,  fetch  my  soul 

Up  to  thy  blessed  abode ; 
Fly,  for  my  spirit  longs  to  see 
My  Saviour  and  my  God.] 

511  C.  M.     ACTS  29.  38.     Burnham. 

1  B/1ROM  the  dear  flock  of  Jesus'  saints 
JJ     How  painful  'tis  to  go! 

But  such  must  be  our  sad  complaints, 
While  trav'ling  here  below. 

2  If  parting  now  so  grieves  each  heart, 

That's  knit  to  Zion's  head, 
Then  surely  Jesus  ne'er  will  part 
With  those  for  whom  he  bled. 

3  True  must  his  word  forever  stand; 

Then  he'll  ne'er  leave  his  sheep ; 
But  in  the  hollow  of  his  hand, 
Their  souls  he'll  ever  keep. 

4  He'll  train  them  up  thro'  grace  divine, 

A  kingd'om  to  possess : 
There  shall  their  souls  forever  shine, 
In  perfect  love  and  peace. 

5  What  a  delightful  company 

Shall  meet  on  Canaan's  shore! 
O!  what  a  meeting  that  will  be,        0 
When  parting  is  no  more. 

6  Then  round  the  shining  throne  above, 

We'll  sing  in  cheerful  strains : 
Sound  the  dear  Saviour's  dying  love, 
O'er  all  the  heav'nly  plains. 

512  7s.     ACTS  20,  32. 

1     Bj^OR  a  season  call'd  to  part, 

5j     Let  us  now  ourselves  commend, 
To  the  gracious  eye  and  heart 
Of  our  ever  present  Friend, 


FAREWELL.  513-514 

2  Jesus  hear  our  humble  prayer! 
Tender  shepherd  of  thy  sheep! 
Let  thy  mercy  and  thy  care 
All  our  souls  in  safety  keep. 

3  In  thy  strength  may  we  be  strong, 

Sweeten  every  cross  and  pain; 
Give  us,  if  we  live,  ere  long 
In  thy  peace  to  meet  again. 

4  Then  i[  thou  thy  help  afford, 

Ebenezers  shall  be  rcar'd ; 
And  our  souls  shall  praise  the  Lord, 
Who  our  poor  petitions  heard. 

513  L.  M.     ACTS  18.  21.      Bernard. 

1  /^W  HAPPY  day!  when  saints  shall  meet 
\^P  To  part  no  more — the  thought  is  sweet; 
No  more  to  feel  the  rending  smart, 

Oft  felt  below  when  christians  part. 

2  O  happy  place,  I  still  must  say, 
Where  all  but  love  is  done  away; 
All  cause  of  parting  there  is  past; 
Their  social  feast  will  ever  last. 

3  Such  union  here  is  sought  in  vain, 
As  there,  in  every  heart  will  reign; 
There  separation  can't  compel 
The  saints  to  bid  the  sad  farewell. 

4  On  earth,  when  friends  together  meet, 
And  find  the  passing  moments  sweet ; 
Time's  rapid  motions  soon  compel, 
With  grief  to  say — dear  friends,  farewell. 

5  The  happy  season  soon  will  come, 

When  saints  shall  meet  in  heaven,  their  home; 
Eternally  with  Christ  to  dwell, 
Nor  ever  hear  the  sound,  farewell. 

514  C.  M.  ACTS  20.  3?. 

1  "  "    ORD!  when  together  here  we  meet, 

|_j  And  taste  thy  heav'nly  grace, 
Thy  smiles  are  so  divinely  sweet, 
We're  loth  to  leave  the  place. 

2  Yet,  Father,  since  it  is  thy  will, 

That  we  must  part  again, 


515  FAREWELL. 

O  let  thy  precious  presence  still 
With  every  one  remain. 

2  Thus  let  us  all  in  Christ  be  one, 
Bound  with  the  coids  of  love, 
Till  we  around  thy  glorious  throne, 
Shall  joyous  meet  above. 

4  Where  sin  and  sorrow  from  each  heart, 
Shall  then  forever  fly, 
And  not  a  thought  that  we  shall  part, 
Once  interrupt  our  joy. 

515       6s.      5s.      ACTS  20  38. 

1  T7^  AREWELL,  loving  christians,  the  time  is  at 
Jgj  hand, 

Wrhen  we  must  be  parted  from  this  social  band ;  1 
Our  several  engagements  do  call  us  away, 
Separation  is  needful,  and  we  must  obey. 

2  Farewell  my  dear  brethren,  farewell  for  awhile, 
We'll  soon  meet  again  if  kind  providence  smile; 
But  when  we  are  parted  and  scattered  abroad, 
We'll  pray  for  each  other  when  wrestling  with  God. 

3  Farewell,  faithful  soldiers,  you'll  soon  be  dis- 

charged, 
The  war's  almost  over,  the  crown  is  enlarged, 
With  singing  and  praising,  tho'  Jordan  may  roar, 
You'll  enter  fair  Canaan  and  rest  on  the  shore. 

4  Farewell,  ye  young  converts,  who've  listed  for  war, 
Sore  trials  await  you,  but  Jesus  is  near; 
Although  you  must  travel  this  dark  wilderness, 
Your  Captain's  before  you,  he'll  lead  you  to  rest. 

5  Farewell,  seeking  mourners,  ye  broken  in  heart, 
O,  go  to  the  Saviour,  and  choose  the  good  part ; 

I     He's  full  of  compassion,  and  mighty  to  save, 
His  arms  are  extended,  your  souls  he'll  receive. 

6  Farewell,  careless  sinners,  for  you  I  do  mourn, 
To  think  of  your  danger  and  great  unconcern; 
Youv'e  heard  of  the  Judgment  where  all  must 

appear, 
O,  there  you'll  stand  trembling  with  tormenting 
fear.  .• 


DISMISSION.  516-517 

f  Your  frolics  and  pastimes  in  which  you  delight, 
Will  serve  to  torment  you  in  that  dread  affright; 
You'll  think  of  the  sermons    that  you've  heard  in 

vain, 
When  hope's  gone  forever  of  hearing  again . 

I  Farewell  fellow  travellers,  farewell  all  around, 
Should  we  ne^er  meet  again  till  we  wake  under 
*  ground; 

To  meet  you  in  glory  I  give  you  my  hand, 
The  Saviour  to  praise  in  a  pure  social  band. 

516  8s.  7s.  4. 

1  ~   "    ORD,  dismiss  us  with  thy  blessing, 

I  j  Fill  our  hearts  with  joy  and  peace; 
Let  us  each,  thy  love  possessing, 
Triumph  in  redeeming  grace; 

O  refresh  us, 
Travelling  through  this  wilderness. 

2  Thanks  we  give,  and  adoration, 

For  the  gospel's  joyful  sound; 
May  the  fruits  of  thy  salvation 
In  our  hearts  and  lives  abound : 

May  thy  presence 
With  us  evermore  be  found. 

3  So,  whene'er  the  signal's  given, 

Us  from  earth  to  call  away; 
Borne  on  angel's  wings  to  heaven, 
Glad  to  leave  our  cumbrous  clay : 

May  we  ready 
Rise  and  reign  in  endless  day. 

517  s.  m. 

1  ^^VNCE  more,  before  we  part, 
\Jr   We'll  bless  the  Saviour's  name; 
Record  his  mercies  every  heart, 

Sing  every  tongue  the  same. 

2  Hoard  up  his  sacred  word, 

And  feed  thereon  and  grow : 

Go  on  and  seek  to  know  the  Lord, 

And  practise  what  you  know. 


518-521  DOXOLOGY. 

3  And  if  we  meet  no  more 

On  Zion's  earthly  ground, 
O  may  we  reach  that  blissful  state 
Where  all  thy  saints  are  bound. 

518  L.  M.  Haet. 

1  TTVISMISS  us  with  thy  blessing,  Lord, 
l^P   Help  us  to  feed  upon  thy  word: 
All  that  has  been  amiss,  forgive, 

And  let  thy  truth  within  us  live. 

2  Tho'  we  are  guilty,  thou  art  Good; 
Wash  all  our  works  in  Jesus'  blood; 
Give  every  fettered  soul  release, 
And  bid  us  all  depart  in  peace. 

519  6s.  5s.  Hammond. 

1  TF  Jesus  is  ours  we  have  a  true  friend! 

|    His  goodness  endures  the  same  to  the  end  ; 
Our  comforts  may  vary,  our  frames  may  decline, 
We  cannot  miscarry,  our  aid  is  divine. 

2  Though  God  may  delay  to  show  us  his  light, 
And  heaviness  may  endure  for  a  night, 

Yet  joy  in  the  morning  shall  surely  abound,    . 
No  shadow  of  turning  in  Jesus  is  found. 

520  L.  St. 

1   "PJRAISE  God,  from  whom  all  blessings  flow, 
Praise  him,  all  creatures  here  below; 
Praise  him  above,  ye  heavenly  host; 
Praise  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost. 

521  C.  M.     PSALM  115.  1.    Cennick. 

1  "T^TOT  unto  us,  but  thee  alone, 
J_^j     Blest  Lamb,  be  glory  given, 
Here  shall  thy  praises  be  begun, 
And  carried  on  in  heaven. 

2  Till  we  the  veil  of  flesh  lay  down, 
Accept  our  weaker  lays; 

And  when  we  reach  thy  blissful  throne, 
We'll  give  thee  nobler  praise. 


doxology.        522-528 

522  c.  m. 

1   rTlO  Father,  Son,  ancTHoIy  Ghost, 
The  God  whom  we  adore, 
Be  everlasting  honors  paid, 
Henceforth,  for  evermore. 

523  7s. 

1   OJ ING  we  to  our  God  above, 
£^3  Praise  eternal  as  his  love ; 
Praise  him,  all  ye  heavenly  host, 
Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost. 

524  C.  M.  Watts. 
1   I    ET  God  the  Father,  and  the  Son, 

Lj  And  Spirit  be  adored, 
Where  there  are  works  to  make  him  known, ^ 
Or  saints  to  love  the  Lord. 

525  S.  M.  Watts. 

1   "^^"E  angels  round  the  throne, 

And  saints  that  dwell  below, 
Worship  the  Father,  praise  the  Son, 
And  bless  the  Spirit  too. 

526  S.    M.  DOBELL. 

1   jT^  PRAISE  the  Lord,  ye  saints, 
\Jr  And  hymns  of  glory  sing; 
He  will  redress  your  long  complaints, 
And  swift  deliverance  bring. 

527  S.  M.  Fawcett. 

1    ipfc  'TIS  a  sweet  employ 
%J  To  join  in  worship  here ; 
But  when  in  heaven,  how  great  the  joy 
To  see  each  other  there ! 

528  •  p.  m. 

1   f^i  LORY,  honor,  praise,  and  power, 
\Jf  Be  unto  the  Lamb  forever; 
Jesus  Christ  is  our  Redeemer, 

Hallelujah, 
Hallelujah,  praise  the  Lord. 

25 


529-530-531  prayer  meetings. 

529  C.  M.     MATT.  6.  7.       Needham. 

1  "R"    ORD,  in  thy  courts  we  now  appear, 

§_j  And  bow  before  thy  throne; 
Before  our  lips  begin  to  move, 
Our  wants  to  thee  are  known, 

2  Thou  know'st  the  language  of  the  heart, 

The  meaning  of  a  sigh; 
Dear  Father,  hear  our  humble  prayer, 
And  bring  thy  blessings  nigh. 

3  Few  be  our  words,  and  short  our  prayers, 

While  we  together  meet; 

Short  duties  keep  religion  up, 

And  make  devotion  sweet. 

530  L.  M.        1  JOHN  2.  1.     Steele. 

"W/W7^HERE  is  my  God?  does  he  retire 

Y  j      Beyond  the  reach  of  humble  sighs? 
Are  these  jveak  breathings  of  desire, 
Too  languid  to  ascend  the  skies? 

2  No,  Lord!  the  breathings  of  desire, 

The  weak  petition,  if  sincere, 
Is  not  forbidden  to  aspire, 

But  reaches  thy  all  gracious  ear. 

3  Look  up,  my  soul,  with  cheerful  eye, 

See  where  the  great  Redeemer  stands; 
The  glorious  advocate  on  high, 
*   With  precious  incense  in  his  hands. 

4  He  sweetens  every  humble  grcan, 

He  recommends  each  broken  prayer; 
Recline  thy  hope  on  him  alone, 

Whose  power  and  love  forbid  despair. 
li  Teach  my  weak  heart,  O  gracious  Lord, 

With  stronnger  faith  to  call  thee  mine, 
Bid  me  pronounce  the  biissful  word, 

My  Father,  God,  with  joy  divine. 

531  S.  M.     1  PETER  1.  17.    Medley 

1    jT^\OME,  praying  souls,  rejoice, 
\^y  And  bless  our  Fathers  name; 
Joyful  to  lii i si  lift  up  your  voice, 
And  all  his  love  proclaim. 


PRAYER  MEETINGS.  530 

2  Your  mournful  cry  ho  hears, 

He  marks  your  feeblest  groan; 
Supplies  your  wants,  dispels  your  fears; 
And  makes  his  mercy  known. 

3  To  all  his  praying  saints 

He  ever  will  attend; 
And  to  their  sorrows  and  complaints, 
Will  timely  succour  send. 

4  Then  blessed  be  the  Lord, 

Who  has  not  turned  away 
His  mercy,  nor  his  precious  word, 
From  those  who  love  to  pray. 

5  No,  still  he  bows  his  ear 

In  gentle  pity  down  ; 
For  praying  breath  he  loves  to  hear, 
And  praying  souls  he'll  crown. 

6  Then  let  us  still  go  on 

In  his  appointed  ways,  * 

Rejoicing  in  his  name  alone, 
In  prayer  and  humble  praise. 

532        CM.     ACTS  2.  17.         Hoskins- 

1  TN  thy  great  name,  O  Lord,  we  come 

|_   To  worship  at  thy  feet, 
O  pour  thy  Holy  Spirit  down 
On  all  that  now  shall  meet. 

2  We  come  to  hear  Jehovah  speak, 

To  hear  the  Saviour's  voice; 
Thy  face  and  favor,  Lord,  we  seek, 
Now  make  bur  -hearts  rejoice. 

3  Teach  us  to  pray,  and  praise,  and  hear, 

And  understand  thy  word; 
To  feel  thy  blissful  presence  near, 
And  trust  our  living  Lord. 

4  Let  sinners,  Lord,  thy  goodness  prove, 

And  saints  rejoice  in  thee  ; 
Let  rebels  be  subdued  by  love, 
And  to  the  Saviour  flee. 

5  This  house  with  grace  and  glory  fill, 

This  congregation  bless ; 


533-534    PRAYER  MEETINGS. 

Thy  great  salvation  now  reveal, 
Thy  glorious  righteousness. 

533  L.  M.     1  THES.  5.  17.         Habt. 
!U  J^RAYER  was  appointed  to  convey 

fi^   The  blessings  God  designs  to  give; 
Long  as  they  live  should  christians  pray, 
For  only  while  they  pray  they  live. 

2  The  christian's  heart  his  prayer  indites, 

He  speaks  as  prompted  from  within; 
The  Spirit  his  petition  writes, 

And  Christ  receives  and  gives  it  in. 

3  And  wilt  thou  in  dead  silence  lie, 

When  Christ  stands  waiting  for  thy  prayer? 
My  soul,  thou  hast  a  friend  on  high, 
Arise  and  try  thy  interest  there. 

4  If  pains  afflict,  or  wrongs  oppress — 

If  cares  distract,  or  fears  dismay — 
If  guilt  deject — if  sin  distress — 
The  remedy's  before  thee — pray ! 

5  'Tis  prayer  supports  the  soul  that's  weak, 

Though  thought  be  broken — language  lame; 
Pray  if  thou  cans't,  or  cans't  not  speak, 
But  pray  with  faith  in  Jesus'  name. 

6  Depend  on  Christ — thou  cans't  not  fail ; 

Make  all  thy  wants  and  wishes  known: 
Fear  not — his  merit  must  prevail; 
Ask  what  thou  wilt,  it  shall  be  done. 

534  C.  M.     1  SAM.  1.   18.      Newton. 

1  A    PPROACH,  my  soul,  the  mercy  seat, 
/%     Where  Jesus  answers  prayer; 

There  humbly  fall  before  his  feet, 
For  none  can  perish  there. 

2  Thy  promise  is  my  only  plea,- 

With  this  I  venture  nigh; 
Thou  callest  burdeivd  souls  to  thee, 
And  such,  O  Lord,  am  I. 

3  Bow'd  down  beneath  a  load  of  sin, 

By  Satan  sorely  prest: 
By  war  without  and  fears  within, 
I  come  to  thee  for  rest. 


PRAYER  MEETINGS.  535 

4  Be  thou  my  shield  and  hiding  place; 

That  sheltered  near  thy  side, 
I  may  my  fierce  accuser  face, 
And  tell  him,  "thou  hast  died."" 

5  Oh  wond'rous  love !  to  bleed  and  die , 

To  bear  the  cross  and  shame; 
That  guilty  sinners,  such  as  I, 
Might  plead  thy  gracious  name. 

6  "Poor  tempest  tossed  soul,  be  still, 

My  promis'd  grace  receive :" 
'  Tis  Jesus  speaks,  I  must,  I  will, 
I  can,  I  do  believe. 

535         8s.  6s.     1  SAM.  1.  18.     Newton. 

1  "W~JTTHEN  Hannah,  prest  with  grief, 

y  Y      Pour'd  forth  her  soul  in  prayer, 
She  quickly  found  relief, 

And  left  her  burden  there  ; 
Like  her  in  every  trying  case, 
Let  us  approach  the  throne  of  grace. 

2  When  she  began  to  pray, 

Her  heart  was  pained  and  sad ; 
But  ere  she  went  away, 

Was  comforted  and  glad : 
In  trouble  what  a  resting  place 
Have  they  who  know  the  throne  of  grace. 

3  Though  men  and  devils  rage, 

And  threaten  to  devour; 
The  saints  from  age  to  age, 

Are  safe  from  all  their  power: 
Fresh  strength  they  gain  to  run  the  race, 
By  waiting  at  the  throne  of  grace. 

4  Men  have  not  power  or  skill, 

With  troubled  souls  to  bear; 
Though  they  express  good  will, 

Poor  comforters  they  are : 
But  swelling  sorrows  sink  apace, 
When  we  approach  the  throne  of  grace. 

5  Numbers  before  have  tried, 

And  found  the  promise  true ; 
Nor  yet  one  been  denied, 
Then  why  should  I  or  vou't 


536-537  prayer  meetings. 

Let  us  by  faith  their  footsteps  trace, 
And  hasten  to  the  throne  of  grace. 

536     C.  M.     MATT.   18.  28.  Montgomery. 

1  TTJRAYER  is  the  soul's  sincere  desire, 

fj     Uttered  or  unexpressed; 
The  motion  of  a  hidden  fire, 
That  trembles  in  the  breast. 

2  Prayer  is  the  burthen  of  a  sigh, 

The  falling  of  a  tear; 
The  upward  glancing  of  an  eye, 
When  none  but  God  is  near. 

3  Prayer  is  the  simplest  form  of  speech, 

That  infant  lips  can  try : 
Prayer  the  sublimest  strains  that  reach 
The  Majesty  on  high. 

4  Prayer  is  the  christian's  vital  breath, 

The  christian's  native  air; 
His  watchword  at  the  gates  of  death, 
He  enters  Heaven  with  prayer. 

5  Prayer  is  the  contrite  sinner's  voice, 

Returning  from  his  ways; 
While  angels  in  their  songs  rejoice, 
And  cry, "Behold!  he  prays." 

6  Nor  prayer  is  made  on  earth  alone — 

The  holy  spirit  pleads; 
And  Jesus  on  the  eternal  throne 
For  sinners  intercedes. 

537         C.  M.     LUKE  11.  1.         Newton 

1  |  \  EAR  Shepherd  of  thy  people,  here 
\J?    Thy  presence  now  display ; 

As  thou  hast  given  a  place  for  prayer, 
So  give  us  hearts  to  pray. 

2  Within  these  walls  let  holy  peace, 

And  love,  and  concord  dwell  ; 
Here  give  the  troubled  conscience  ease. 
The  wounded  spirit  heal. 

3  Show  us  some  token  of  thy  love, 

Our  fainting  hopes  to  raise; 
And  pour  thy  blessings  from  above, 
That  we  may  render  praise* 


PRAYER  MEETINGS.    538-539 

4  And  may  the  gospePs  joyful  sound, 
Enforced  by  mighty  grace, 
Awaken  many  sinners  round, 
To  come  and  fill  the  place. 

538  S.  M.     PSALM  51.  17.       Rippon. 

1  ~|~TNTO  thine  altar,  Lord, 

(|^J     A  broken  heart  1  bring; 

And  wilt  thou  graciously  accept 

Of  such  a  worthless  thing. 

2  To  Christ  the  bleeding  Lamb, 

My  faith  directs  its  eyes ; 
Thou  may'st  reject  that  worthless  thing, 
But  not  his  sacrifice. 

3  When  he  gave  up  the  ghost 

The  law  was  satisfied; 
And  now  to  its  most  rigorous  claims, 
I  answer  "Jesus  died." 

539  7s.    GEN.  32.  26.  Newton. 

1  "1     ORD,  I  cannot  let  thee  go, 

\_j  Till  a  blessing  thou  bestow ; 
Do  not  turn  away  thy  face, 
Mine's  an  urgent,  pressing  case. 

2  Dost  thou  ask  me -who  I  am? 

Ah !  my  Lord,  thou  know'st  my  name ; 
Yet  the  question  gives  a  plea 
To  support  my  suit  with  thee. 

3  Thou  didst  once  a  wretch  behold, 
In  rebellion  blindly  bold; 

Scorn  thy  grace,  thy  power  defy — 
That  poor  rebel,  Lord,  was  I. 

4  Once  a  sinner  near  despair 
Sought  thy  mercy  seat  by  prayer; 
Mercy  heard,  and  set  him  free; 
Lord,  that  mercy  came  to  me. 

5  Many  days  have  passed  since  then, 
Many  changes  I  have  seen  ; 

Yet  have  been  upheld  till  now  ; 
Who  could  hold  me  up  but  thou  ? 

6  Thou  hast  helped  in  every  need ; 
This  emboldens  me  to'plerul, 


540-541  PRAYER  MEETINGS. 

After  so  much  mercy  past, 
Canst  thou  let  me  sink  at  last? 

540         L.  M.     EXOD.  17.  11.      Cowper. 

1  "W^TTHAT  various  hindrances  we  meet, 

y  y       In  coming  to  a  mercy  seat ! 
Yet  who,  that  knows  the  worth  of  prayer, 
But  wishes  to  be  often  there ! 

2  Prayer  makes  the  darkened  cloud  withdraw; 
Prayer  climbs  the  ladder    Jacob  saw; 
Gives  exercise  to  faith  and  love, 

Brings  every  blessing  from  above. 

3  Restraining  prayer,  we  cease  to  fight; 
Prayer  makes  the  Christian's  armor  bright, 
And  Satan  trembles  when  he  sees 

The  weakest  saint  upon  his  knees. 

4  While  Moses  stood  with  arms  spread  wide, 
Success  was  found  on  Israel's  side; 

But  when  through  weariness  they  fail'd, 
That  moment  Amalek  prevaiPd. 

5  Have  you  no  words!  ah,  think  again, 
Words  flow  apace  when  you  complain, 
And  fill  your  fellow  creature's  ear, 
With  the  sad  tale  of  all  your  care. 

6  Were  half  the  breath  thus  vainly  spent, 
To  heaven  in  supplication  sent; 

Your  cheerful  songs  would  oftener  be 
'Hear  what  the  Lord  has  done  for  me!' 

541         7s.     JER.  29.  13.  Hammond. 

1  ~B~~    ORD,  we  come  before  thee  now, 

I  j At  thy  feet  we  humbly  bow; 
O!  do  not  our  suit  disdain; 
Shall  we  seek  thee,  Lord,  in  vain? 

2  In  thy  own  appointed  way, 
Now  we  seek  thee,  here  we  stay; 
Lord,  from  hence  we  would  not  go, 
Till  a  blessing  thou  bestow. 

3  Send  some  message  from  thy  word, 
That  may  joy  and  peace  afford; 
Let  thy  spirit  now  impart 

Full  salvation  to  each  heart. 


PRAYER  MEETINGS.     542-443 

4  Grant  thai  all  may  seek  and  find 
Thee  a  God  supremely  kind; 
Heal  the  sick,  the  captive  free; 
Let  us  all  rejoice  in  thee. 

542  C.  M.     LUKE  11.  13. 

1  "INTERNAL  Spirit!  mighty  Lord, 

[^  Jehovah  is  thy^iame: 
Thy  glories  here  will  we  record, 
And  sing  thy  wond'rous  fame. 

2  'Twas  thy  Almighty  power  and  love, 

Which  caiPd  our  souls  from  death, 
O  raise  our  hearts  to  thee  above, 
In  praise,  while  we  have  breath. 

3  Of  heavenly  love  thou  art  the  pledge, 

The  witness  and  the  seal; 
O  that,  in  prayer  when  we  engage, 
We  may  their  influence  feel. 

4  Our  faint  attempts,  Lord,  kindly  own, 

And  for  us  intercede; 
Hear  every  sigh,  and  every  groan, 
Which  from  our  hearts  proceed. 

5  View  every  pained,  throbbing  heart, 

That  would  but  cannot  pray; 
Thy  gracious  liberty  impart, 
To  teach  them  what  to  say. 

6  Great  searcher  of  the  heart,  to  thee 

Let  every  groan  ascend; 
Thou  know'st  the  Spirit's  mind,  and  we 
Upon  his  help  depend. 

543         C.  M.     MATT.  15,  25. 

1  T^EAR  Saviour!  let  thy  gracious  eye 

|_^    In  pity  now  look  down, 
While  unto  thee  for  help  we  cry, 
And  all  our  vileness  own. 

2  Often  beset  with  shame  or  fear, 

When  we  attempt  to  pray, 
Or  such  confusion  interfere, 
We  scarce  know  what  to  sav. 


544-545    PLAYER  MEETINGS. 

3  Darkness  and  hardness,  guilt  and  pride, 

And  Satan's  craft  and  rage, 
Make  us  our  sinful  faces  hide, 
And  often  fear  t'  engage. 

4  Lord,  let  thy  mighty  pow'r  and  love 

Upon  us  be  display'd, 
O  send  thy  spirit  from  above, 
And  grant  us  timely  aid. 

5  Subdue  these  evils,  dearest  Lord ! 

Remove  them  far  away, 
And  let  thy  gracious  help  afford 
Renewed  grace  to  pray. 

6  Still,  Lord,  uphold  us  in  thy  strength, 

And  we'll  go  on  in  prayer, 
Till  we  arrive  in  heaven  at  length, 
To  praise  our  Saviour  there. 

544  CM.     PSALM  27.  14. 

1  1  rjRAYER  is  the  work  the  Lord  commands, 

And  owns  and  honors  too, 
To  him  we'll  lift  our  hearts  and  hands, 
And  worship  is  his  due. 

2  Nor  shall  our  labors  be  in  vain, 

In  Christ  our  loving  Lord, 
Who  will  our  faith  and  hope  maintain, 
According  to  his  word. 

3  Wait  on  him  then,  each  praying  soul, 

And  humbly  trust  his  grace ; 
The  happy  end  will  crown  the  whole, 
For  you  shall  see  his  face. 

4  There  to  eternity  you'll  sing, 

In  raptures  all  divine, 
The  boundless  glories  of  our  king, 
And  like  him  ever  shine. 

545  L.  M.     MATT.  18.  20.  Stexkett. 

1   ^S/W7~ HERE  two  or  three  with  sweet  accord, 
y  \     Obedient  to  their  sov'reign  Lord, 
Meet  to  recount  his  acts  of  grace, 
And  offer  solemn  pray  V  and  praise. 


PRAYER  MEETINGS.  546-547 

2  'There,'  says  the  Saviour,  'will  I  be, 
Amid  this  little  company  ; 

To  them  unveil  my  smiling  face, 
And  shed  my  glories  round  the  place.' 

3  We  meet  at  thy  command  dear  Lord, 
Relying  on  thy  faithful  word; 

Now  send  thy  Spirit  from  above, 
Now  fill  our  hearts  with  heavenly  love. 

546  S.  M.     PSALM  27.  7. 

1  ]|~^EAR  Lord,  attend  our  pray'r, 
\Jfs  And  all  our  wants  relieve; 

Come  to  our  hearts,  and  dwell  thou  there, 
That  thou  in  us  may'st  live. 

2  In  weakness  we  draw  nigh 

Unto  the  throne  of  grace ; 
Answer  a  sinner's  mournful  cry, 
And  fill  us  with  thy  peace. 

3  Thou  read'st  the  naked  breast; 

For  liberty  we  groan ; 
We  sigh  in  thee,  our  Lord  to  rest, 
And  worship  thee  alone. 

4  If  trials  vex  our  mind, 

Close  to  thy  wounds  we'll  flee; 
No  refuge  may  we  elsewhere  find 
But  what  we  find  in  thee. 

5  To  thee  we  come,  our  friend, 

As  sinners  poor  indeed; 
On  thee  for  future  grace  depend, 
Our  help  in  every  need. 

547  L.  M.     PSALM  73.  25.        Swaim% 

1  TESTIS,  thy  saints  assemble  here 

pj    Thy  power  and  goodness  to  declare; 
Oh,  may  these  happy  seasons  prove 
That  we  have  known  redeeming  love! 

2  And,  while  of  mercies  past  we  speak, 
And  sing  of  endless  joys  to  come, 
Let  thy  full  glories  on  us  break, 
And  every  thought  give  Jesus  room ! 

3  No  (;ther  food  may  we  desire, 
No  other  theme  our  besoms  lire, 


548-549-550  prayer  meetings. 

But  sovereign  rich,  redeeming  love, 
While  here, and  when  we  dwell  above! 

548  c.  m. 

1  "^"^J"T"ELL  met,  dear  friends,  in  Jesus'  name; 

y  yf      Come  let  us  now  rejoice, 
While  wTe  our  Saviour's  praise  proclaim 
With  cheerful  heart  and  voice. 

2  In  vain,  dear  Saviour,  here  we  meet, 
v    Except  thy  face  we  see; 

Thy  presence  makes  a  heaven  most  sweet, 
Whene'er  we  meet  with  thee. 

549  C.  M.     CANT.  4.  16. 

1  "fT^TTITHIN  these  doors  assembled  now 

Y  \      We  wait  thy  blessing,  Lord! 
Appear  within  the  midst  we  pray, 
According  to  thy  word. 

2  May  some  sweet  promise  Be  apply'd 

When  we  attempt  to  read : 
For  this  alone  can  give  support 
In  all  our  times  of  need. 

3  O  breathe  upon  our  lifeless  souls, 

And  raise  our  drooping  hearts; 
That  we  may  see  thy  smiling  face 
Ere  we  from  hence  depart. 

4  And  now,  dear  Saviour,  when  we  pray, 

Be  thou  thyself  so  near, 
If  Satan  fright  our  trembling  souls, 
Thy  mercy  may  appear. 

5  Behold  thy  Lambs,  and  bear  them  Lord, 

Upon  thy  gracious  breast ; 

And  gently  lead  inquiring  souls 

To  view  the  prcmisM  rest. 

6  And  now,  O  blessed  Spirit,  come, 

We  long  to  see  thee  move, 
Oh  north  wind,  blow!  and  breathe,  O south, 
And  fill  the  place  with  love. 

550  S.  M.     JUDGES.  8.  4. 

1       A    ND  are  we  yet  alive, 

rJ\     And  see  each  other's  face? 


PRAYER  MEETINGS.  55^ 

Glory  and  praise  to  Jesus  give, 
For  his  redeeming  grace! 

2  Preserv'd  by  power  divine, 

To  feel  salvation  here, 
Again  in  Jesus'  praise  we  join, 
And  in  his  sight  appear. 

3  What  troubles  have  we  seen! 

What  conflicts  have  we  past! 
Fightings  without  and  fears  within, 
Since  we  assembled  last. 

4  But  out  of  all,  the  Lord 

Hath  brought  us  by  his  love! 
And  still  he  doth  his  help  afford, 
And  hide  our  life  above. 

5  Then  let  us  make  our  boast 

Of  his  redeeming  power, 
Which  saves  us  to  the  uttermost, 
Till  we  shall  sin  no  more. 

6  Let  us  take  up  the  cross, 

Till  we  the  crown  obtain, 
And  gladly  reckon  all  things  lost, 
So  we  but  Jesus  gain. 

551  Vs.     JAMES  5.  16.  Newton. 

1  "T^XOW  may  fervent  prayer  arise, 

J_lj     Wing'd  with  faith,  and  pierce  the  skies; 
Fervent  prayer  shall  bring  us  down 
Gracious  answers  from  the  throne. 

2  Give,  O  Lord,  the  hearing  ear, 
To  each  soul  assembled  here; 
Clothe  thy  word  with  power  divine, 
Make  us  willing  to  be  thine. 

3  Shepherd  of  thy  blood-bought  sheep, 
Teach  the  stony  heart  to  weep, 
Let  the  blind  have  eyes  to  see, 

See  themselves,  and  look  on  thee. 

4  Let  the  minds  of  all  our  youth 
Feel  the  force  of  sacred  truth : 
While  the  gospel  call  they  hear, 
Mav  they  learn  to  love  and  fear. 

26 


552-553   prayer  meetings. 

5  Show  them  what  their  ways  have  been, 
Show  them  the  desert  of  sin  ; 

Then  thy  dying  love  reveal, 
This  shall  melt  a  heart  of  steel. 

6  Where  thou  hast  thy  work  begun, 
Give  new  strength  the  race  to  run ; 
Scatter  darkness,  doubts  and  fears, 
Wipe  away  the  mourner's  tears. 

552  CM.     JOB  23.  3.  Witts'  S. 

1  ^k  THAT  I  knew  the  secret  place, 
\J    Where  I  might  find  my  God! 
I'd  spread  my  wants  before  his  face, 

And  pour  my  woes  abroad. 

2  IM  tell  him  how  my  sins  arise, 

What  sorrows  I  sustain: 
How  grace  decays  and  comfort  dies, 
And  leaves  my  heart  in  pain. 

3  He  knows  what  arguments  I'd  take 

To  wrestle  with  my  God; 
I'd  plead  for  his  own  mercy's  sake, 
And  for  my  Saviour's  blood. 

4  My  God  will  pity  my  complaints, 

And  heal  my  broken  bones; 
He  takes  the  meaning  of  his  saints, 
The  language  of  their  groans. 

5  Arise,  my  soul,  from  deep  distress, 

And  banish  every  fear; 
He  calls  thee  to  his  throne  of  grace, 
To  spread  thy  sorrows  there. 

553  C.  M.     HEB.  4.  16. 

1  |  ^EAR  Lord!  to  us  assembled  here, 
\j   Reveal  thy  smiling  face; 

While  we  by  faith,  with  love  and  fear, 
Approach  thy  Throne  of  Grace. 

2  Thy  house  is  call'd  the  house  of  prayer, 

A  solemn  sacred  place ; 
O!  let  us  now  thy  presence  share, 
While  at  the  Throne  of  Grace. 


PRAYER  MEETINGS.  554 

3  With  holy  boldness  may  we  come. 

Though  of  a  sinful  race, 
Thankful  to  find  there  yet  is  room 
Before  the  Throne  of  Grace. 

4  Our  earnest,  fervent  cry  attend, 

And  all  our  faith  increase, 
"While  we  our  heavenly  friend  address 
Upon  a  Throne  of  Grace. 

5  His  tender  pity  and  his  love 

Our  every  fear  shall  chase, 
And  all  our  help  we  then  shall  prove 
Comes  from  a  Throne  of  Grace. 

6  We  bless  thee  for  thy  word  and  laws,1 

We  bless  thee  for  thy  peace  j 
And  we  do  bless  thee,  Lord,  because 
There  is  a  Throne  of  Grace. 

554  L.  M.     ISA.  45.  19. 

1  "]%/fl~Y  s°ul?  take  courage  from  the  Lord, 

f  I     Believe  and  speak  his  holy  word; 
To  him  alone  do  thou  complain, 
Nor  shalt  thou  seek  his  face  in  vain. 

2  Upon  him  call  in  humble  prayer, 
Thou  still  art  his  peculiar  care; 
He'll  surely  turn  and  smile  again, 
Nor  shalt  thou  seek  his  face  in  vain. 

3  However  sinful,  weak  and  poor, 
Still  wait  and  pray  at  mercy's  door: 
Faithful  Jehovah  must  remain, 
Nor  shalt  thou  seek  his  face  in  vain. 

4  Though  the  corruption  of  thy  heart, 
Daily  new  cause  of  grief  impart, 
Pray  that  thy  lusts  may  all  be  slain, 
Nor  shalt  thou  seek  his  face  in  vain. 

5  Though  sharp  afflictions  still  abound, 
And  clouds  and  darkness  thee  surround. 
Still  pray,  for  God  will  all  explain, 
Nor  shalt  thou  seek  his  face  in  vain. 

In  him,  in  him  alone  confide, 

Still  at  the  Throne  of  Grace  abide: 


555-556     PRAYER  MEETINGS. 

Eternal  vict'ry  thou  shalt  gain, 
Nor  shalt  thou  seek  his  face  in  vain. 

555  C.  M.     MICAH  6.  6. 

1  X/¥7~HEREW1TH  shall  we  approach  th* 

y   v  Lord, 

And  bow  before  his  throne; 
By  trusting  in  his  faithful  word, 
And  pleading  Christ  alone. 

2  The  blood,  the  righteousness  and  love 

Of  Jesus,  will  we  plead ; 
He  lives  within  the  veil  above, 
For  us  to  intercede. 

3  Sure  ground,  and  sure  foundation  too, 

We  find  in  Jesus'  name, 
Herein  we  every  blessing  view, 
And  every  favor  claim. 

4  Then  let  his  name  for  ever  be 

To  us  supremely  dear; 
Our  only  all  prevailing  plea, 
For  all  our  hope  is  there. 

5  This  is  the  name  the  Father  loves 

To  hear  his  children  plead; 
And  all  such  pleading  he  approves, 
And  blesses  them  indeed. 

556  C.  M.     JER.  3.  22.  Steele. 

1  ~lirOW  oft>  aIas?  tnis  wretched  heart 

§    1    Has  wandered  from  the  Lor,d; 
How  oft  my  roving  thoughts  depart, 
Forgetful  of  his  word  I 

2  Yet  sov'reign  mercy  calls,  'return;' 

Dear  Lord,  and  may  I  come ! 
My  vile  ingratitude  I  mourn; 
O  take  the  wanderer  heme. 

3  And  canst  thou,  wilt  thou  yet  forgive, 

And  bid  my  crimes  remove? 
And  shall  a  pardon'd  rebel  live 
To  speak  thy  wondrous  love  ? 

4  Almighty  grace, thy  healing  power, 

How  glorious,  how  divine! 


PRAYER  MEETINGS.     557-558 

That  can  to  life  and  bliss  restore 
So  vile  a  heart  as  mine. 
5  Thy  pardoning  love,  so  free,  so  sweet, 
.    Dear  Saviour  I  adore; 
O  keep  me  at  thy  sacred  feet, 
And  let  me  rove  no  more. 

557  CM.      GEN.  32.  26. 

1  AS  Jacob  did  in  days  of  old, 
f\     So  will  my  soul  do  now: 

Wrestle,  and  on  my  Jesus  hold, 
Nor  will  I  let  him  go.  * 

2  Like  Jacob,  I  am  weak  and  faint, 

And  overwhelmM  with  wo; 
Lord*  hear  and  pity  my  complaint, 
For  Til  not  lei  thee  go. 

3  I  -come  encourag'd  by  thy  word, 

That  mercy  thou  wilt  show : 
Except  thou  bless  me  dearest  Lord, 
I  will  not  let  thee  go. 

4  I  come  to  asl^  forgiveness  free, 

Tho''  I  have  been  thy  foe ; 
Except  thou  grant  it,  Lord,  to  me, 
I  will  not  let  thee  go. 

5  I  come  to  tell  thee  of  my  fears, 

And  conflicts  here  below; 
Except  thy  mercy,  Lord,  appears, 

I  will  not  let  thee  go. 
C  Thus,  will  I  wrestle  while  Ilive, 

A  pilgrim  here  below; 
And  when  in  glory  I  arrive, 

I  will  not  let  thee  go, 

558  S.  M.     JOHN  6.  <58> 

1  "T ESUS,  I  fly  to  thee 

^jj    For  mercy,  pardon,  grace: 
Thro'  thee  alone  poor  sinners  may 
Approach  the  Fathers  face. 

2  Let  thy  atoning  blood 

Encourage  me  to  speak; 
That  all  my  wants,  O  Lamb  of  God ! 
I  may  to  thee  relate. 


559-560     PRAYER  MEETINGS. 

3  1  want  a  Godly  fear, 

A  quick  discerning  eye; 
That  looks  to  thee  when  sin  is  near, 
And  sees  the  tempter  fly. 

4  I  want  a  heart  to  pray, 

To  pray,  and  never  cease; 
Never  to  murmur  or  repine, 
Nor  wish  my  sufferings  less. 

5  This  blessing  above  all, 

Always  to  pray,  I  want, 
Out  of  the  deep  on  thee  I  call, 
And  never,  never  faint. 

559  C.  M.     MATT.  26.  41. 


1   C^HE 
k3  In 


HEPHERD  divine,  our  wants  relieve 


this  our  evil  day , 


To  all  thy  tempted  followers  give 
The  power  to  watch  and  pray. 

2  Long  as  our  fiery  trials  last, 

Long  as  the  cress  we  bear; 
O  let  our  souls  on  thee  be  cast 
In  never  ceasing  prayer! 

3  The  spirit  of  redeeming  grace, 

Give  us  in  faith  to  claim; 
To  wrestle  till  we  see  thy  face, 
And  know  thy  hidden  name. 

4  Till  thou  thy  perfect  love  impart, 

Till  thou  thyself  bestow ; 
Be  this  the  cry  of  ev'ry  heart, 
I  will  not  let  thee  go. 

5  Then  let  me  on  the  mountain  top, 

Behold  thy  open  face  ; 
Where  faith  in  sight  is  swallowed  up, 
And  pray'r  in  endless  praise. 
560         ^s.     1  KINGS  3.  5.  Newton. 

1  ^iOME,  my  soul,  thy  suit  prepare, 
\^y  Jesus  loves  to  answer  prayV; 
He  himself  has  bid  thee  pray, 

Rise  and  ask  without  delay. 

2  With  my  burden  I  begin, 
Lord  remove  this  load  of  sin! 


PRAYER  MEETINGS.  561 

Let  thy  blood,  for  sinners  spilt/ 
Set  my  conscience  free  from' guilt. 

3  Lord!  I  come  to  thee  for  rest, 
Take  possession  of  my  breast; 
There  thy  blood-bought  right  maintain, 
And  without  a  rival  reign. 

4  As  the  image  in  the  glass 
Answers  the  beholder's  face; 
Thus  unto  my  heart  appear, 
Print  thine  own  resemblance  there. 

5  While  I  am  a  pilgrim  here, 
Let  thy  love  my  spirit  cheer: 

As  my  guide,  my  guard,  my  friend, 
Lead  me  to  my  journey's  end. 

6  Shew  me  what  I  have  to  do, 
Ev'ry  hour  my  strength  renew; 
Let  me  live  a  life  of  faith, 

Let  me  die  thy  people's  death. 

561  S.  M.     LUKE  18.  1. 


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ESUS,  who  knows  full  well 
The  heart  of  every  saint, 
Invites  us  all  our  grief  to  tell. 

To  pray  and  never  faint. 
He  bows  his  gracious  ear, 

We  never  plead  in  vain; 
Then  let  us  wait  till  he  appear, 

But  pray  and  pray  again. 
Though  unbelief  suggest, 

Why  should  we  longer  wait? 
He  bids  us  never  give  him  rest, 

But  knock  at  mercy's  gate. 
Jesus,  the  Lord,  will  hear 

His  people  when  they  cry; 
Yes,  though  he  may  awhile  forbear, 

He'll  help  them  from  on  high. 
His  nature,  truth,  and  love, 

Engage  him  on  their  side  ; 
When  the)'  are  griev'd  his  bowels  move, 

Thoy  will  not  be  deny'd. 


562-563  PLAYER  MEETINGS. 

•6  Then  let  us  earnest  cry, 

And  never  faint  in  pray'r: 
He  sees,  he  hears,  and  from  on  high, 
Will  make  our  cause  his  care. 

562     8s.  7s.     1THESS.4.17.     Burxham. 

1  TPVEAREST  Lord,  thou  hast  commanded 

|_JF    All  thy  family  to  pray; 
Promis'd  good  thou  hast  appointed 

Thro'  this  medium  to  convey. 
Yes,  to  all  thy  praying  people, 
I     Thou  hast  promis'd  to  appear; 
And  th}r  wondrous  condescension 

Honors  much  the  path  of  prayer.  y 

2  Jesus,  thou  exalted  Saviour, 

On  thy  promise  we  rely ; 
Comfort  ev'ry  mourning  spirit, 

Answer  ev'ry  feeble  cry. 
From  thy  glorious  throne  of  mercy, 

Heav'nly  cordials  now  impart; 
Exercise  thy  tender  pity 

O'er  the  sinner's  broken  heart. 

3  May  we  all,  who  love  the  Saviour, 

Often  to  his  throne  repair: 
Feel  the  sweets  of  his  compassion, 

While  engag'd  in  solemn  pray'r. 
Lord,  attend  our  supplications, 

Let  thy  mercies  on  us  roll : 
Come ;  O  come,  thou  kind  Redeemer, 

Smile  on  every  praying  soul. 

563         7s.     MATT.  18.  20.         Burnham. 

i    TESUS,  sovreign  of  the  skies! 
^p    'Tis  to  thee  we  lift  our  eyes; 
All  our  supplications  hear, 
Answer  ev'ry  fervent  pray'r. 

2  Jesus,  come,  and  don't  delay, 
Show  us  mercy  while  we  pray, 
Show  us  now  thy  tender  heart, 
And  thy  kindness  now  impart. 

3  Rain  down  blessings  from  above, 
Let  it  be  a  time  of  love; 


PRAYER  MEETINGS.    564-565 

Then  we  may  rejoice,  and  say, 
Oh!  'tis  good,  to  meet  and  pray. 

564  S.  M.     MATT.  18.  20.      Burnham. 

1  ^10ME  all  who  love  to  pray, 
%^/  On  Jesus  cast  your  care  ; 
And  every  praying  soul  shall  find 

He  loves  to  answer  pray'r. 

2  See,  how  he  looks  and  smiles, 

From  yonder  shining  throne; 
Pleas'd,  he  attends  your  ev'ry  pray'r, 
And  sends  rich  blessings  down! 

3  Ye  hung'ring,  thirsting  souls, 

O  pray,  and  never  faint; 
Fresh  scenes  of  love  our  Lord  displays 
To  evVy  praying  saint. 

4  And  whither  should  we  fly, 

But  to  a  throne  of  grace? 
For  there  we  prove  celestial  joys, 
And  find  substantial  peace. 

5  Lord,  from  thy  throne  behold 

Thy  saints  assembled  here, 
Whose  hearts  ascend  with  warm  desire 
To  feel  thy  presence  near. 

6  Thro'  all  the  glooms  of  sin, 

May  thy  rich  mercy  blaze; 
And  make  it  known,  thou  hearest  pray'r, 
And  worthy  art  of  praise. 

565  S.  M.     HEB.  4.  16.  Newton. 

1  X>EHOLD  the  throne  of  grace, 

[3  The  promise  calls  me  near; 
There  Jesus  shows  a  smiling  face, 
And  waits  to  answer  pray'r. 

2  My  soul  ask  what  thou  wilt, 

Thou  canst  not  be  too  bold  ; 
Since  his  own  blood  for  thee  he  spilt, 
What  else  can  he  withhold. 

3  Beyond  thy  utmost  wants, 

His  love  and  pow'r  can  bless; 

To  praying  souls  he  always  grants 

More  than  they  can  express. 


566-567    prayer  meetings. 

4  Thine  image,  Lord,  bestow, 

Thy  presence  and  thy  love; 
I  ask  to  serve  thee  here  below, 
And  reign  with  thee  above. 

5  Teach  me  to  live  by  faith, 

Conform  my  will  to  thine  ; 
Let  me  victorious  be  in  death, 
And  then  in  glory  shine. 

566  L.  M.     MATT.  18  19.         Swaev. 

1  ~V1T"ELC0ME,  dear  brethren,  to  this  place, 

T   T       Be  hanish'd  ev'ry  slavish  fear! 
Ye  come  to  seek  Immanuel's  face, — 
And  he  has  promised  to  be  here. 

2  Seek  him  in  pray'r — he'll  surely  come, 

To  do  us  good  before  we  part  ; 
Each  humble  breast  he'll  make  his  home, 
And  dwell  in  ev'ry  waiting  heart. 

3  He'll  come  with  all  his  gracious  train 

Of  lively  graces  bright  and  strong; 
Then  shall  the  Lamb  for  sinners  slain, 
Sound  loud  and  sweet  from  ev'ry  tongue.' 

4  Oh  then  be  earnest,  take  no  nay, 

He'll  answer  ev'ry  good  desire; 
Give  him  your  hearts — tho''  cold  as  clay, 
They'll  melt  like  wax  before  the  fire! 

567  C.  M.     PSALM  107.  8. 

1  /^  FOR  a  heart  to  praise  my  God, 
\J  A  heart  from  sin  set  free ! 

A  heart  that  always  feels  thy  blood, 
So  freely  spilt  for  me. 

2  A  heart  resign'd,  submissive,  meek, 

My  great  Redeemer's  throne : 
Where  anly  Christ  is  heard  to  speak, 
Where  Jesus  reigns  alone. 

3  O  for  a  lowly,  contrite  heart, 

Believing,  true  and  clean! 
Which  neither  life  nor  death  can  part. 
From  him  that  dwells  within. 

4  A  heart  in  every  thought  renew'd, 

And  full  of  love  divine; 


PRAYER  MEETINGS.  568-569 

Perfect,  and  right,  and  pure,  and  good, 
A  copy,  Lord,  of  thine. 

5  Thy  tender  heart  is  still  the  same, 

And  melts  at  human  wo; 

Jesus,  for  thee  distressed  I  am, 

I  want  thy  love  to  know. 

6  Thy  nature,  gracious  Lord,  impart, 

Come  quickly  from  above; 
Write  thy  new  name  upon  my  heart, 
Thy  new  best  name  of  love. 

568  7s.     MATT.  15.  22.  28. 

1  TJRAY'R  an  answer  will  obtain, 
JL      Though  the  Lord  awhile  delay; 
None  shall  seek  his  face  in  vain, 

None  be  empty  sent  away. 

2  When  the  woman  came  from  Tyre, 

And  for  help  to  Jesus  sought; 
Though  he  granted  her  desire, 
Yet  at  first  he  answer'd  not: 

3  From  his  words  she  draws  a  plea; 

Though  unworthy  children's  bread, 
"Tis  enough  for  one  like  me, 
If  with  crumbs  I  may  be  fed." 

4  Jesus  then  his  heart  reveal'd — 

"Woman,  can'st  thou  thus  believe? 
I  to  thy  petition  yield, 

All  that  thou  canst  wish,  receive. 

5  'Tis  a  pattern  set  for  us, 

How  we  ought  to  wait  and  pray? 
None  who  plead  and  wrestle  thus, 
Shall  be  empty  sent  away. 

569  C.  M.     MATT.  19.  B. 

1  "NL^TETHINKS  I  see  some  bow  the  knee, 
JTJL  While  others  lift  their  eyes 

To  heaven,  and  there  we  all  agree 
To  pay  our  sacrifice. 

2  The  hour  of  prayer,  just  as  the  day 

Is  closing  to  the  eye ; 
Deep  on  our  hearts  the  cause  shall  Jay, 
To  heaven  our  fervent  cry. 


570-571    SPIRITUAL  SONGS. 

3  Poor  sinners  are  the  cause  for  whom 
Our  fervent  prayers  ascend, 
That  God  would  bless  and  save  them  all* 
And  be  their  constant  friend. 

570  L.  M.    JOHN  6.  37.  Smith, 

1  1     M~ARK!  'tis  the  Saviour?s  voice  I  hear,^ 

|_  Come,  trembling  soul  dispel  thy  fear; 
He  saith,  and  who  his  word  can  doubt, 
He  will  in  no  wise  cast  you  out. 

2  Doth  Satan  fill  you  with  dismay, 
And  tell  you,  Christ  will  cast  away: 
It  is  a  truth,  why  should  you  doubt? 
He  will  in  no  wise  cast  you  out. 

3  Doth  sin  appear  before  your  view, 
Of  scarlet  or  of  crimson  hue? 

If  black  as  hell,  why  should  you  doubt? 
He  will  in  no  wise  cast  you  out. 

4  The  Publican  and  dying-Thief  ^ 
Applied  to  Christ  and  found  relief: 
Nor  need  you  entertain  a  doubt, 
He  will  in  no  wise  cast  you  out. 

5  Approach  your  God,  make  no  delay, 
He  waits  to  welcome  you  to  day: 
His  mercy,  try,  no  longer  doubt, 
He  will  in  no  wise  cast  you  out. 

6  "Lord,  at  thy  call  behold  I  come, 
A  guilty  soul,  lost  and  undone; 
On  thy  rich  blood  I  now  rely, 

~  O,  pass  my  vile  transgressions  by." 

571  7s.     JOHN  13.  7.  Cowpek. 

1  ^FTniS  my  happiness  below, 

Notto  live  without  the  cross; 
But  the  Saviour's  power  to  know, 
Sanctifying  every  loss. 

2  Trials  must  and  will  befall, 

But — with  humble  faith  to  see 
Love  inscribed  upon  them  all — 
This  is  happiness  to  me. 


SPIRITUAL  SONGS.  573 

3  God  in  Wad  sows  the  seeds 

Of  affliction,  pain  and  toil; 
These  spring  up  and  choke  the  weeds, 
Which  would  else  o'erspread  the  soil. 

4  Trials  make  the  promise  sweet. 

Trials  give  new  life  to  prayer  j 
Trials  bring  me  to  his  feet — 
Lay  me  low  and  keep  me  there. 

5  Did  I  meet  no  trials  here — 

No  chastisement  by  the  way; 
Might  I  not  with  reason  fear 
I  should  be  a  cast  away? 

572         L.  M.    MARK  8.  37.        Medley. 

1  1  rjOOR  sinner,  stop,  don't  madly  go 

Down  to  the  shades  of  endless  wo; 
Reflect  a  moment  on  thy  state, 
Before  reflection  comes  too  late. 

2  Poor  sinner,  think  thy  fleeting  breath, 
Departing,  plunges  thee  in  death ; 
And  wilt  thou  take  a  dreadful  leap, 
In  tenfold  darkness,  to  the  deep? 

3  Poor  sinner  pause,  an  instant  may 
Launch  thine  immortal  soul  away, 
Down  to  an  horrible  abode,    - 
With  all  thy  sins — a  ponderous  load. 

4  Poor  sinner,  canst  thou  bear  the  pains 
Of  wrath  to  come,  and  galling  chains? 
The  full  perfection  of  despair, 

And  spend  unnumbered  ages  there  ? 

5  Poor  sinner  count  the  dreadful  cost, 
If  once  thy  deathless  soul  be  lost; 
No  gleam  of  respite  will  survive, 
To  keep  one  spark  of  hope  alive. 

6  Poor  sinner,  wilt  thou  now  reflect, 
Before  eternally  too  late? 

Thy  soul  is  precious,  and  must  dwell, 
With  saints  above  or  sink  to  hell. 

7  Poor  sinner,  dost  thou  feel  within, 
A  sense  of  aggravated  sin; 
There  yet  is  life  and  hope  for  thee, 
Then  lice  by  faith  to  Jesus  flee. 

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573-574  spiritual  songs. 

573  C.  M.     JER.  8.  22. 

1  "^t  l^T7^HO  knows  but  such  an  one  as  I 

y  j      May  grace  and  mercy  find! 
I  hear  the  God  of  Israel 
Is  merciful  and  kind. 

2  My  soul  has  many  ghastly  wounds. 

Yet  dare  I  not  despair> 
While  there  is  balm  in  Gilead, 
And  a  physician  there. 

3  That  I  might  march  to  Canaan's  land, 

The  gospel  trumpet  sounds; 
My  day  still  shines,  my  tent  is  fixed 
Within  salvation's  bounds. 

4  The  door  is  shut  but  is  not  barr'd, 

And  he  that  is  within 
Does  bid  me  ask,  and  seek,  and  knock, 
And  strive  to  enter  in. 

5  Here  then  I'll  ask,  and  seek,  and  knock, 

Until  the  door  he  ope ; 
Nor  will  I  stir  a  foot  from  hence, 
It  is  a  door  of  hope. 

574  C.  M.     MATT.  7.  14, 

1  MnHERE  is  a  path  that  leads  to  God,. 

All  others  go  astray ; 

Narrow,  but  pleasant  is  the  road, 

And  Christians  love  the  way. 

2  It  leads  straight  through  this  world  of  sin, 

And  dangers  must  be  past; 
But  those  who  boldly  walk  therein, 
Will  come  to  heaven  at  last. 

3  While  the  broad  road  where  thousands  go, 

Lies  near,  and  opens  fair; 
And  many  turn  aside  I  know, 
To. walk  with  sinners  there. 

4  But  lest  my  feeble  steps  should  slide, 

Or  wander  from  thy  way, 
Lord  condescend  to  be  my  guide, 
And  I  shall  never  stray. 


spiritual  songs.  575-576 

575         L-  M-     LUKE  15.  22. 

1  ~W^  ETURN !  O  wanderer,  return, 

g^/  And  seek  an  injured  Father's  face ; 
Those  warm  desires  that  in  tnee  burn, 
Were  kindled  by  reclaiming  grace. 

2  Return,  O  wanderer,  return, 

And  seek  a  Father's  melting  heart; 
His  pitying  eyes  thy  grief  discern, 

His  hand  shall  heal  thine  inward  smart 

3  Return,  O  wanderer,  return, 

He  heard  thy  deep  repenting  sigh, 
He  heard  thy  soften'd  spirit  mourn, 
When  no  intruding  ear  was  nigh. 

4  Return,  O  wanderer,  return, 

Thy  Saviour  bids  thy  spirit  live; 
Go  to  his  bleeding  feet  and  learn 
How  freely  Jesus  can  forgive. 

5  Return,  O  wanderer,  return, 

And  cast  away  thy  slavish  fear; 
'Tis  God  who  says,  "No  longer  mourn," 
'Tis  mercy's  voice  invites  thee  near. 

6  Return,  O  wanderer,  return, 

Regain  thy  lost,  lamented  rest; 
Jehovah's  melting  bowels  yearn 
To  clasp  his  Ephraim  to  his  breast. 

576      C.  Mo  MARK  10.  46.  50.     Hoskins, 

1  "   "    IKE  Bartimeus,  we  are  blind, 

j  A  En  wrapt  in  nature's  night; 
The  grossest  darkness  veils  our  mind, 
For  sin  prevents  the  sight. 

2  But  lo!  the  Lord  from  heaven  is  come, 

To  open  sinner's  eyes; 
To  make  his  wond'rous  mercy  known, 
And  heal  their  maladies. 

3  Come  then,  ye  blind,  and  beg  arid  pray/ 

And  in  the  Lord  believe: 
For  who  can  tell?  perhaps  to  day 
You  may  your  sight  receive.  $ 

4  Jesus  of  Naz'reth  passeth  by — 

He  is  the  sinner's  friend;' 


577-578  spiritual  songs 

Call  on  his  name,  and  wait  and  crv, 
He  will  your  suit  attend. 

5  Should  sinners  say,  hold  ye  your  peace, 

Nor  dare  to  make  so  free! 
The  louder  cry,  and  never  cease, 
"Have  mercy,  Lord,  on  me." 

6  Your  worthless  garments  ieave  behind, 

Go  to  the  Lord  of  light; 
Trust  in  his  name,  however  blind, 
And  he  will  give  you  sight. 

577         L.  M.  MATT.  2.  10.  H.  K.  White. 

1  "¥yVTHEN>  marshalled  on  the  nightly  plain, 

J  J      The  glittering  hosts  bestud  the  sky, 
One  star  alone  of  all  the  train, 

Can  fix  the  sinner's  wandering  eye. 

2  Hark!  hark!  to  God  the  chorus  breaks, 

From  every  host,  from  every  gem; 
But  one  alone  the  Saviour  speaks, 
It  is  the  star  of  Bethlehem. 

3  Once  on  the  raging  seas  I  rode, 

The  storm  was  loud,  the  night  was  dark, 
The  ocean  yawn'd  and  rudely  blow'd 

The  wind,  that  toss'd  my  foundering  bark. 

4  Deep  horror  then  my  vitals  froze, 

Death  struck,  I  ceased  the  tide  to  stem; 
When  suddenly  a  star  arose — 
It  was  the  star  of  Bethlehem. 

5  It  was  my  guide,  my  light,  my  all  ; 

It  bade  my  dark  forebodings  cease; 
And,  through  the  storm  and  dangerous  thrall, 
It  led  me  to  the  port  of  peace. 

6  Now  safely  moor'd,  my  perils  o'er 

I'll  sing,  first  in  night's  diadem, 
For  ever  and  forever  more, 
*    The  Star,  the  Star  of  Bethlehem. 

578        8s.     ROM.  5.  1.  Topjcady. 

1      A      DEBTOR  to  mercy  alone, 
r\    Of  covenant  mercy  I  sing, 
Nor  fear,  with  thy  righteousness  on, 
My  person  and  off'rings  to  bring. 


SPIRITUAL  songs,    579-580 

The  terrors  of  law  and  of  God, 
With  me  can  have  nothing  to  do; 

My  Saviour's  obedience  and  blood 

Hide  all  my  transgressions  from  view. 

2  The  work  which  his  goodness  began. 

The  arm  of  his  strength  will  complete 
His  promised  is  Yea  and  Amen, 

And  never  was  forfeited  yet. 
Things  future,  nor  things  that  are  now, 

Not  all  things  below  nor  above, 
Can  make  him  his  purpose  forego, 

Or  sever  my  soul  from  his  love. 

3  My  name  from  the  palms  of  his  hands, 

Eternity  will  not  erase; 
Impress'd  on  his  heart  it  remains, 

In  marks  of  indelible   grace ; 
Yes!  I  to  the  end  shall  endure, 

As  sure  as  the  earnest  is  given ; 
More  happy,  but  not  more  secure, 

The  glorified  spirits  in  heaven. 

579  C  M.    2  TIM.  1.  12.  Watts. 

1  T'M  not  asham'd    to  own  my  Lord, 

L   Or  to  defend  his  cause, 
Maintain  the  honor  of  his  word, 
The  glory  of  his  cross. 

2  Jesus,  my  God !  I  know  his  name, 

His  name  is  all  my  trust; 
Nor  will  he  put  my  soul  to  shame 
Nor  let  my  hopes  be  lost. 

3  Firm  as  his  throne  his  promise  stands, 

And  he  can  well  secure 
What  I've  committed  to  his  hands 
Till  the  decisive  hour. 

4  Then  will  he  own  my  worthless  name 

Before  his  Father's  face, 

And  in  the  new  Jerusalem 

Appoint  my  soul  a  place. 

580  CM.    2  COR.  4. 9.  Watts. 

1   ~^S/^f  7"HEN  I  can  read  my  title  clear 
j  J      To  mansions  in  the  skies, 
27* 


581  SPIRITUAL  SONGS. 

I  Lid  fare  well  to  every  fear, 
And  wipe  my  weeping  eyes. 

2  Should  earth  against  my  soul  engage, 

And  hellish  darts  he  hurl'd, 

Then  I  can  smile  at  Satan's  rage, 

And  face  a  frowning  world. 

3  Let  cares  like  a  wild  deluge  come, 

And  storms  of  sorrow  fall; 
May  I  but  safely  reach  my  home, 
My  God,  my  Heaven,  my  All. 

4  There  shall  I  bathe  my  weary  soul 

In  seas  of  heavenly  rest, 
And  not  a  wave  of  trouble  roll 
Across  my  peaceful  breast. 

581         S.  M.     ACTS  2.  37. 

1  ~W~^T7"HEN  God  his  work  revives, 

y  j      And  sinners  learn  his  ways, 
The  saints  are  happy,  and  their  lives 
Are  vocal  in  his  praise. 

2  Their  ears  rejoice  to  hear, 

Poor  sinners  ask  the  way, 
That  truth  and  justice  can  appear 
In  mercy's  bright  display. 

3  To  God,  the  Spirit's  throne, 

They  raise  their  grateful  songs, 
The  glory  of  this  work  alone 
To  this  great  power  belongs. 

4  Believing  in  the  name 

Of  Zion's  glorious  King, 
Behold !  the  happy  converts  claim 
Their  place  with  saints  to  sing, 

5  Zion  with  love  receives 

The  new  born  sons  of  grace ; 
Each  sinner  who  the  truth  believes, 
Is  welcome  to  a  place. 

6  Saviour,  thy  sceptre  sway  ! 

O  spread  thy  kingdom  v 
Till  all  thy  families  obey, 
And  in  thy  love  co: 


SPIRITUAL  SONGS.   582-583 

582  CM.     MATT.   II.  28.     Newton. 

1  f  ■  ^O  those  who  know  the  Lord,  I  speak, 

Is  my  beloved  near? 
Jesus  my  friend,  my  soul  doth  seek, 
Oh!  when  will  he  appear? 

2  Tho'  once  a  man  of  grief  and  shame, ' 

Yet  now  he  fills  a  throne  ; 
And  bears  the  greatest  sweetest  name, 
That  earth  or  heaven  have  known, 

3  Grace  flies  before,  and  love  attends 

His  steps  where'er  he  goes; 
Tho'  none  can  see  him  but  his  friends, 
And  they  were  once  his  foes. 

4  He  speaks — obedient  to  his  call 

Our  warm  affections  move; 
If  sinners  did  but  know  his  love. 
They  all  would  love  him  too, 

5  Then  love  in  ev'ry  heart  would  reign 

And  war  would  cease  to  roar, 
And  cruel  and  blood  thirsty  men, 
Would  thirst  for  blood  no  more. 

6  Such  Jesus  is,  and  such  his  grace, 

0  may  he  shine  on  you ! 

And  tell  him;.  when  you  sec  his  face 

1  long  to  see  him  too, 

583  C.  M.     JOHN  19.  28        Newton, 

1  TTN  evil,  long  I  took  delight, 

|    Unawed  by  shame  and  fear, 

Till  a  new  object  struck  my  sight, 

And  stopped  my  wild  career. 

2  I  saw  one  hanging  on  a  tree. 

In  agonies  and  blood, 
Who  fixed  his  languid  eyes  on  me, 
As  near  his  cross  I  stood. 

3  Sure  never,  to  my  latest  breath, 

Can  I  forget  that  look ; 
It  seemed  to  charge  me  with  his  death, 
Though  not  a  word  he  spoke. 

4  My  conscience  felt,  and  own'd  the  guilt, 

\nd  plurrg'd  n 


584-585  spiritual  songs. 

I  saw  my  sins  his  blood  had  spilt, 
And  help'd  to  nail  him  there. 

5  Alas!  I  knew  not  what  I  did, 

But  now  my  tears  are  vain; 
Where  shall  my  trembling  soul  be  hid, 
For  I  the  Lord  have  slain? 

6  A  second  look  he  gave,  which  said, 

"I  freely  all  forgive; 
This  blood  is  for  thy  ransom  paid, 
I'll  die  that  thou  may'st  live." 

7  With  pleasing  grief,  and  mournful  joy, 

My  spirit  now  is  filled; 
That  I  should  such  a  life  destroy, 
Yet  live  by  him  I  killed. 

584  C.  M.     PSALM  51.  14.      Rippos 

1  T^EAR  Lord!  why  should  I  doubt  thy  Ion 

|_^    Or  disbelieve  thy  grace  ? 
Sure  thy  compassions  ne'er  remove, 
Although  thou  hide  thv  face. 

2  Thy  smiles  have  freed  my  heart  from  pain. 

My  drooping  spirits  cheered : 
And  wilt  thou  not  appear  again, 
Where  thou  hast  once  appearM? 

3  Hast  thou  not  form'd  my  soul  anew, 

And  told  me,  I  am  thine? 
And  wilt  thou  now  thy  work  undo, 
Or  break  thy  word  divine? 

4  Dost  thou  repent?  wilt  thou  deny 

The  gifts  thou  hast  bestow'd? 
Or,  are  those  streams  of  mercy  dry, 
Which  once  so  freely  flowed? 

5  Lord!  let  not  groundless  fears  destroy 

The  mercies  now  possessed  ; 
Pll  praise   for  blessings  I  enjoy, 
And  trust  for  all  the  rest, 

585  L.  M.     JOHN  9.  25.  Hoskins. 

1    l^T  OW  let  my  soul  with  wonder  trace 
J_^|     The  Saviour's  miracles  of  grace; 
Now  let  day  lips  and  life  record 
*rhe  loving  kindness  of  the  Lord. 


SPIRITUAL  SONGS.  5g(J 

2  Till  late  I  fancied  all  was  well, 
Tho'  walking  in  the  read  to  hell; 
But  now  thro1  grace  divinely  free, 

I  who  was  blind,  am  brought  to  see. 

3  Long  had  I  slept  in  nature's  night, 
But  Jesus  came  and  gave  me  light! 
Ten  thousand  praises,  Lord,  to  thee, 
That  tho'  once  blind,  yet  now  I  see! 

4  Long  I  had  wallow'd  in  my  sin, 
Blind  to  the  danger  I  was  in; 

But  now  appeal,  great  God,  to  thee, 
That  tho'  once  blind  yet  now  I  see! 

5  Long  did  I  on  the  law  rely, 

And  pass  the  friend  of  sinners  by ; 
But,  what  a  glorious  mystery ! 
Tho'  I  was  blind,  yet  now  I  see. 

6  Strengthen,  O  Lord,  my  mental  sight; 
Increase  my  faith,  increase  my  light; 
Then  shall  I  praise  the  sacred  Three, 
In  time  and  in  eternity. 

586         C.  M.     MATT.  24.  44. 

1  ~TT7~AIN  man,  thy  fond  pursuits  forbear — 

\      Repent;  thy  end  is  nigh: 
Death  at  the  farthest  can't  be  far: 
O !  think  before  thou  die. 

2  Reflect,  thou  hast  a  soul  to  save, 

Thy,  sins  how  high  they  mount! 
What  are  thy  hopes  beyond  the  grave  1 
How  stands  that  dark  account? 

3  Death  enters,  and  there's  no  defence, 

His  time  there's  none  can  tell ; 
He'll  in  a  moment  call  thee  hence, 
To  heaven,  or  to  hell. 

4  Thy  flesh,  perhaps  thy  chiefest  care, 

Shall  crawling  worms  consume; 
But  ah!  destruction  stops  not  there, 
Sin  kills  beyond  the  tomb, 

5  To  day,  the  gospel  calls,  to  day, 

Sinners,  it  speaks  to  you : 
Let  every  one  forsake  his  way 
And  mercv  will  ensue. 


587  SPIRITUAL  SONGS. 

587         P.  M.     REV.  6.   16.  Newton 

1  OJTOP,  poor  sinner,  stop  and  think, 
£^7   Before  you  further  go; 

Can  you  sport  upon  the  brink 

Of  everlasting  woe? 
Hell  beneath  is  gaping  wide, 

Vengeance  waits  the  dread  command, 
Soon  to  stop  your  sport  and  pride, 

And  sink  you  with  the  damn'd. 

CHORUS. 

Then  be  entreated  now  to  stop— 
For  unless  you  warning  take, 
Ere  you  are  aware  you'll  drop 
Into  the  burning  lake. 

2  Say,  have  you  an  arm  like  God, 

That  you  his  will  oppose? 
Fear  you  not  that  iron  rod, 

With  which  he  breaks  his  foes? 
Can  you  stand  in  that  great  day, 

When  He  judgment  will  proclaim 
When  the  earth  shall  melt  away, 

Like  wax  before  the  flame ! 

3  Ghastly  death  will  quickly  come, 

And  drag  you  to  the  bar; 
There,  to  hear  your  final  doom, 

Will  fill  you  with  despair; 
All  your  sins  will  round  you  crowd 

Sins  of  a  blood  crimson  dye, 
Each  for  vengeance  crying  loud, 

And  what  will  you  reply? 

4  Though  your  hearts  be  made  of  steel, 

Your  foreheads  lined  with  brass, 
God  at  length  will  make  you  feel, 

He  will  not  let  you  pass; 
Sinners  then  in  vain  will  call, 

Though  they  now  despise  his  grace, 
"Rocks  and  mountains  on  us  fall, 

And  hide  us  from  his  face." 

5  But  as  yet  there  is  a  hope, 

You  may  his  mercy  know ; 

Though  his  arm  be  lifted  up, 

He  still  forbears  the  blow : 


SPIRITUAL  SONGS.   588-589 

It  was  for  sinners  Jesus  died, 

Sinners  he  invites  to  come; 
None  who  come  shall  be  denied; 

He  says  there  still  is  room, 

588         8s.  8s.  6s.     ISA.  I.  18. 

1  ^W7~E  broken  hearted  sinners  come, 

Jesus  the  Lord  invites  you  home: 

O  whither  can  you  go? 
What!  are  your  crimes  of  crimson  hue? 
His  promise  is  forever  true. 

He'll  wash  you  white  as  snow. 

2  Backsliders,  flll'd  with  your  own  ways, 
Where  weeping  nights  and  wretched  days 

In  bitterness  are  spent: 
Return  to  Jesus — he'll  reveal 
His  lovely  face,  and  sweetly  heal 

What  you  so  much  lament. 

3  Tried  souls  look  up — he  says  -tis  I; 
He  loves  you  still  but  means  to  try 

If  faith  will  bear  the  test; 
The  Lord  has  given  the  chiefest  good, 
He  shed  for  you  his  precious  blood — 

O  trust  him  for  the  rest ! 

4  Ye  tender  souls  draw  hither  too, 
Ye  grateful  highly  favor'd  few, 

VVho  feel  the  debt  you  owe : 
Press  on,  the  Lord  hath  more  to  give; 
By  faith  upon  him  daily  live, 

And  you  shall  find  it  so. 

589         C.  M.    ESTHER  4,  1G. 

1  iT^iOME  humble  sinner,  in  whose  breast 
%^y  A  thousand  thoughts  revolve; 
Come  with  your  guilt  and  fear  opprest, 

And  make  this  last  resolve — 

2  "I'll  go  to  Jesus,  though  my  sin 

Hath  like  a  mountain  rose; 
I  know  his  courts,  I'll  enter  in, 
Whatever  may  oppose 

3  Prostrate  I'll  lie  before  his  throne, 

And  there  my  guilt  con! 


590  SPIRITUAL  SONGS. 

Fll  tell  him  I'm  a  wretch  undone, 
Without  his  sov'reign  grace. 

4  Til  to  the  gracious  King  approach, 

Whose  sceptre  pardon  gives"; 
Perhaps  he  may  command  my  touch. 
And  then  the  suppliant  lives. 

5  Perhaps  he  will  admit  my  plea, 

Perhaps  will  hear  my  pray  r; 
But  if  I  perish  I  will  pray, 
And  perish  only  there. 

6  I  can  but  perish  if  I  go— 

I  am  resolved  to  try ; 
For  if  I  stay  away,  I  know 
I  must  forever  die." 

590        L.  M.     LUKE  23.  42. 

1  /^\  GIVE  me,  Lord,  my  sins  to  mourn; 
\^P  My  sins,  which  have  thy  body  torn; 
Give  me  with  broken  heart  to  see 

Thy  last  tremendous  agony. 

2  O  could  I  gain  the  mountain's  height, 
And  gaze  upon  that  bleeding  sight! 
O  that  w7ith  Salern's  daughters  I 
Might  stand  and  see  my  Saviour  die! 

3  I'd  hang  upon  his  breast  and  cry, 
Lord  save  a  soul  condemned  to  die! 
And  let  a  wretch  come  near  thy  throne, 
And  plead  the  merits  of  thy  Son. 

4  Father  of  mercies  drop  thy  frown, 
And  let  me  shelter  in  thy  Son: 
O!  with  my  earnest  suit  comply, 
And  give  me  Jesus  or  I  die. 

5  O  Lord  deny  me  what  thou  wilt, 
Only  relieve  me  of  my  guilt  j 
Good  Lord!  in  mercy  hear  me  cry, 
And  give  me  Jesus  or  I  die. 

6  Sh«wpity,  Lord,  and  send  relief, 
To  a  poor  sinner  drown'd  in  grief, 
Who  has  no  plea  to  n  nigh — 
Lord,  save  a  soul  condemned  to  die! 


SPIRITUAL  SONGS.  59^ 

591  C.  M.    COL.  2.  2. 

1  ^W  (JR  souls  by  love  together  knit, 
\J  Cemented,  mix'd  in  one; 

One  hope,  one  heart,  one  mind,  one  voice* 

'Tis  heav'n  on  earth  begun : 
Our  hearts  have  burn'd  while  Jesus  spake* 

And  glow'd  with  sacred  fire; 
He  stopp'd  and  talk'd,  and  fed,  and  bless'dj 

And  fill'd  the  enlarged  desire. 

CHORUS 

A  Saviour !  let  creation  sing, 
A  Saviour!  let  all  heaven  ring: 
He's  God  with  us,  we  feel  him  oursj 
His  fullness  in  our  souls  he  pours: 
'Tis  almost  done,  'tis  almost  o'er, 
We're  joining  them  who're  gone  before, 
We  soon  shall  meet  to  part  no  more. 

2  We're  soldiers  fighting  for  our  God, 

Let  trembling  cowards  fly ; 
We  stand  unshaken,  firm,  and  fix'd 

With  Christ  to  live  and  die : 
Let  devils  rage  and  hell  assail, 

We'll  cut  our  passage  through ; 
Though  foes  unite,  and  friends  all  fail, 

We'll  seize  the  crown  we  view. 

3  The  little  cloud  increases  still, 

The  heavens  are  big  with  rain, 
We  haste  to  catch  the  teeming  show'rs, 

And  all  its  moisture  drain 
A  rill,  a  stream,  a  torrent  flows, 

But  pour  a  mighty  flood 
Oh!  sweep  the  nations,  shake  the  earth, 

Till  all  proclaim  thee  God. 

4  And  when  thou  mak'st  thy  jewels  up, 

And  set'st  thy  starry  crown; 
When  thy  all  sparkling  gems  shall  shine, 

Proclaim'd  by  thee  thy  own; 
May  we,  a  little  band  of  love, 

Be  sinners  saved  by  grace ; 
From  glory  into  glory  chang'd, 

Behold  thee  face  to  face. 
28 


592-593  spiritual  songs. 

592  L.  M.     LUKE  14.  22.         Hart. 

1  13ITY  a  helpless  sinner,  Lord 

J7     ^ho  would  believe  thy  gracious  word, 
But  own  my  heart  with  shame  and  grief, 
A  mass  of  sin  and  unbelief. 

2  Lord,  in  thy  house  I  read  there's  room, 
And  vent'ring  hard,  behold  I  come; 
But  can  there,  tell  me,  can  there  be, 
Amongst  thy  children,  room  for  me? 

3  For  sinners,  Lord,  thou  cam'st  to  bleed, 
And  I'm  a  sinner,  vile  indeed ! 

Lord,  I  believe  thy  grace  is  free  ; 
O  magnify  that  grace  in  me. 

593     8s.  Ss.  6s.     1  THESS.  4.  16. 

1  T/¥7"HEN  thou>  my  righteous  Judge,  shall 
T  t  come, 

To  fetch  thy  ransom'd  people  home, 

Shall  I  among  them  stand? 
Shall  such  a  worthless  worm  as  I, 
Who  sometimes  am  afraid  to  die, 
Be  found  at  thy  right  hand? 

2  I  love  to  meet  among  them  now, 
Before  thy  gracious  feet  to  bow, 

Though  vilest  of  them  all; 
But  can  I  bear  the  piercing  thought! 
What  if  my  name  should  be  left  out, 

When  thou  for  them  shalt  call? 

3  Prevent,  prevent  it  by  thy  grace; 

Be  thou,  dear  Lord,  my  hiding  place, 

In  this  tlr  accepted  day; 
Thy  pardoning  voice,  O  Jet  me  hear, 
To  still  my  unbelieving  fear; 

Nor  let  me  fall,  1  pray. 

4  Let  me  among  thy  saints  be  found, 
Whene'er  th' archangel's  trump  shall  sound, 

To  see  thy  smiling  face : 
Then  loudest  of  the  crowd  P1I  sing, 
While  heaven's  resounding  mansions  ring, 
,     With  shouts  of  sovereign  grace. 


SPIRITUAL  songs.  594-595 

594  7s.     JOHN  7.  37.  Haweis. 

1  TfTlROM  the  cross  uplifted  high, 

Jj     Where  the  Saviour  deigns  to  die, 
What  melodious  sounds  I  hear, 
Bursting  on  my  ravishVl  ear! 
"Love's  redeeming  work  is  done! 
Come  and  welcome,  sinner,  come! 

2  "Sprinkled  now  with  blood  the  throne, 
Why  beneath  thy  burdens  groan? 

On  my  pierced  body  laid, 
Justice  owns  the  ransom  paid; 
Bow  the  knee  and  kiss  the  Son, 
Come  and  welcome,  sinner,  come ! 

3  "Spread  for  thee  the  festal  board, 
See  with  richest  dainties  stor'd; 
To  thy  Father's  bosom  press'd, 
Yet  again,  a  child  confess'd  ; 
Never  from  this  house  to  roam; 
Come  and  welcome,  sinner,  come! 

4  "Soon  the  day  of  life  shall  end; 
Lo!  I  come!  your  Saviour  friend — 
Safe  your  spirits  to  convey 

To  the  realms  of  endless  day; 

Up  to  my  eternal  home, 

Come  and  welcome,  sinners,  come!" 

595  7s.     JOHN  21.  16.  Cowpeb 

1  1     W ARK,  my  soul,  it  is  the  Lord  ; 

'Tis  the  Saviour,  hear  his  word: 
Jesus  speaks,  and  speaks  to  thee; 
"Say,  poor  sinner,  lov'st  thou  me? 

2  "I  deliver'd  thee,  when  bound, 

And  when  bleeding,  heal'd  thy  wound; 
Sought  thee  wand'ring,  set  thee  right, 
Turn'd  thy  darkness  into  light. 

3  "Can  a  woman's  tender  care 
Cease  toward  the  child  she  bare  ? 
Yes,  she  may  forgetful  be, 

Yet  will  I  remember  thee. 

4  Mine  is  an  unchanging  love, 
Higher  than  the  heights  above; 


596  SPIRITUAL  SONGS. 

Deeper  than  the  depths  beneath- 
Free  and  faithful — strong  as  death. 

5  "Thou  shalt  see  my  glory  soon, 
When  the  work  of  grace  is  done: 
Partner  of  my  throne  shall  be, 
Say,  poor  sinner,  lov'st  thou  me?" 

6  Lord,  it  is  my  chief  complaint, 
That  my  love  is  weak  and  faint : 
Yet  I  love  thee,  and  adore, 

O,  for  grace  to  love  thee  more ! 

596  7s.     ISA.  12.  3.  Wilks. 

1  'M"ESUS'  precious  name  excels, 

$y    Jordan's  streams,  and  Salem's  wells  j 
Thirsty  sinners,  come  and  draw, 
Flames  are  quench'd  of  Sinai's  law. 

2  Fearful  sinners,  come  and  try — 
Draw  and  drink  with  inward  joy; 
Christ  is  fresh,  and  full,  and  free; 
Sinners  come,  whoe'er  you  be 

3  See  the  waters  springing  up, 
To  revive  your  languid  hope ; 
Fill  your  vessels,  as  it  rolls, 

And  refresh  your  weary  souls.      - 

4  Lo!  the  Spirit  now  invites! 
Lo!  the  happy  bride  unites! 
Jesus  calls,  be  not  afraid, 

Lo!  for  you  the  well  was  made. 

5  Justice  made  it  in  the  Lamb, 
Mercy  grants  it  thro'  his  name, 
Faith  receives  a  full  supply;      I 
Those  who  drink  it  cannot  die. 

JS^Careless  sinner,  let  me  tell, 
Not  a  drop  is  found  in  hell; 
Not  a  drop  to  ease  your  smart, 
Not  a  drop  to  cool  your  heart. 

7  Haste  you  to  the  Lamb  of  God, 
Seek  salvation  in  his  blood; 

In  it  there  is  boundless  store, 
For  ten  thousand  thousands  more.] 

8  Constant  tribute  let  us  bring, 
For  this  soul  refreshing  spring; 


SPIRITUAL  SONGS      597-598 

Constant  let  our  praises  rise. 
Till  we  drink  above  the  skies. 

597  C.  M.     EPH.  2.  8.  Newton. 

1  A    MAZING  grace!  (how  sweet  the  sound?) 
f\    That  sav'd  a  wretch  like  me! 

I  once  was  lostk  but  now  am  found, 
Was  blind,  but  now  I  see. 

2  'Twas  grace  that  taught  my  heart  to  fear, 

And  grace  my  fears  reliev'd : 
How  precious  did  that  grace  appear, 
The  hour  I  first  believM ! 

3  Thro'  many  dangers,  toils  and  snares, 

I  have  already  come; 
'Tis  grace  has  brought  me  safe  thus  far, 
And  grace  will  lead  me  home. 

4  The  Lord  has  promis'd  good  to  me, 

His  word  my  hope  secures: 
He  will  my  shield  and  portion  be, 
As  long  as  life  endures. 

5  Yes,  when  this  flesh  and  heart  shall  fail, 

And  mortal  life  shall- cease; 
I  shall  possess  within  the  veil, 
A  life  of  joy  and  peace. 

6  The  earth  shall  soon  dissolve  like  snow, 

Thcosun  forbear  to  shine; 
But  God  who  calPd  me  here  below, 
Will  be  forever  mine. 

598  C.  M.     ISA.  55.  1. 

1  ^""lOIYIE  to  the  glorious  gospel  feast, 
\y  Ho,  evVy  one  that  will ! 

O  come  ye  starving  souls  and  taste 
Those  joys  that  none  can  tell. 

2  Arise  ye  mortals  that  are  sad, 

And  bordering  on  despair, 
Lo,  there  is  balm  in  Gilead, 
And  a  Physician  there. 

3  Look  to  the  Saviour's  bleeding  side, 

Behold  the  purple  gore; 
I(  was  for  wounded  souls  he  died, 
The  sin-sick  to  restore. 


599  SPIRITUAL  SONGS. 

4  Behold  him  on  the  cursed  tree, 

With  arms  extended  wide, 
For  sinners  such  as  you  and  me, 
The  bleeding  Saviour  died. 

5  'tis  finish 'd,  said  his  dying  breath, 

He  conquer'd  death  and  hell, 
That  rebels  doom'd  to  endless  death, 
Might  in  his  bosom  dwell. 

6  Come,  then  receive  his  grace,  and  tell 

The  wonders  of  his  love; 
Till  we  arise  with  him  to  dwell, 
In  the  bright  worlds  above. 

7  No  sin  nor  foe  shall  there  annoy, 

Or  wound  our  peaceful  breast  j 
But  boundless  love,  unmingled  joy, 
And  everlasting  rest. 

599         L.  M.     ROM.  13.  11.         Swaec. 

1  "PJILGRIMS  we  are  to  Canaan  bound, 

V{        Our  journey  lies  along  this  road ; 
This  wilderness  we  travel  round 
To  reach  the  city  of  our  God. 

2  And  here  as  travellers  we  meet, 

Before  we  reach  the  fields  above, 
To  sit  around  our  master's  feet, 
And  tell  the  wonders  of  his  love. 

3  Oft  have  we  seen  the  tempests  rise; 

The  world  and  Satan,  hell  and  sin, 
Like  mountains  seem'd  to  reach  the  skies 
With  scarce  a  gleam  of  hope  between. 

4  But  still,  as  oft  as  troubles  come, 

Our  Jesus  sends  some  cheering  ray, 
And  that  strong  arm  shall  guard  us  home, 
Which  thus  protects  us  by  the  way. 

5  A  few  more  days,  or  months,  or  years, 

In  this  dark  desert  to  complain; 

A  few  more  sighs,  a  few  more  tears, 

And  we  shall  bid  adieu  to  pain! 


SPIRITUAL  SONGS.  QQQ 

600        8s.  6s.    MATT.  7.  7.        Newton. 

1  "JTINCOURAGEDby  thy  word 
JQj  Of  promise  to  the  poor; 

Behold  a  beggar,  Lord, 

Waits  at  thy  mercy's  door! 
No  hand,  no  heart,  O  Lord,  but  thine 
Can  help  or  pity  wants  like  mine. 

2  The  beggar's  usual  plea, 

Relief  from  men  to  gain, 
If  offered  unto  thee, 

I  know  thou  would'st  disdain; 
And  pleas  which  move  thy  gracious  ear, 
Are  such  as  men  would  scorn  to  hear. 

3  I  have  no  right  to  say, 

That  though  I  now  am  poor, 
Yet  once  there  was  a  day 

When  I  possessed  more  ; 
Thou  know'st  that  from  my  very  birth 
I've  been  the  poorest  wretch  on  earth. 

4  Nor  can  I  dare  profess, 

As  beggars  often  do, 
Tho'  great  is  my  distress, 

My  faults  have  been  but  few; 
If  thou  should'st  leave  my  soul  to  starve, 
It  would  be  what  I  well  deserve, 

5  'Twere  folly  to  pretend 

I  never  begg'd  before ; 
Or  if  thou  now  befriend, 

I'll  trouble  thee  no  more; 
Thou  often  hast  reliev'd  my  pain, 
And  often  I  must  come  again. 

6  Nor  can  I  willing  be, 

Thy  bounty  to  conceal, 
From  others  who,  like  me, 

Their  wants  and  hunger  feel; 
Til  tell  them  of  thy  mercy's  store, 
And  try  to  send  a  thousand  more. 

7  Thy  thoughts,  thou  only  wise, 

Our  thoughts  and  ways  transcend, 
Far  as  the  arched  skies 
Above  the  earth  extend: 


601  SPIRITUAL  SONGS. 

Such  pleas  as  mine,  men  would  not  hear, 
But  God  receives  a  beggar's  prayer. 

601  7s.  JOHN  21.  16.  Newton. 

1  }T  fl  IIS  a  point  I  long  to  know, 

JL     Oft  it  causes  anxious  thought, 
Do  I  love  the  Lord,  or  no? 
Am  I  his,  or  am  I  not? 

2  If  I  love,  why  am  I  thus? 

Why  this  dull  and  lifeless  frame? 
Hardly,  sure,  can  they  be  worse, 
Who  have  never  heard  his  name. 

3  Could  my  heart  so  hard  remain, 

Prayer  a  task  and  burden  prove, 
Every  trifle  give  me  pain, 
If  I  knew  a  Saviour's  love? 

4  When  I  turn  my  eyes  within, 

All  is  dark,  and  vain,  and  wild: 
Fill'd  with  unbelief  and  sin, 
Can  I  deem  myself  a  child? 

5  If  I  pray,  or  hear,  or  read, 

Sin  is  mix'd  with  all  I  do; 
You  that  love  the  Lord  indeed, 
Tell  me,  is  it  thus  with  you? 

6  Yet  I  mourn  my  stubborn  will, 

Find  my  sin  a  grief  and  thrall ; 
Should  I  grieve  for  what  I  feel, 
If  I  did  not  love  at  all? 

7  Could  I  joy  his  saints  to  meet, 

Choose  the  way  I  once  abhorrM, 
Find  at  times  the  promise  sweet, 
If  I  did  not  love  the  Lord? 

8  Lord,  decide  the  doubtful  case! 

Thou  who  art  thy  people's  sun, 
Shine  upon  thy  work  of  grace, 
If  it  be  indeed  begun. 

9  Let  me  love  thee  more  and  more, 

If  I  love  at  all,  I  pray; 
If  I  have  not  loved  before, 
Help  me  to  begin  to  day. 


SPIRITUAL  SONGS.     602-603 

602  12s.     MATT.  9.  13. 

1    fTHHE  voice  of  free  grace  cries,  escape  to  the 
mountain, 
For  Adam's  lost  race,  Christ  has  open'd  a  foun- 
tain ; 
For  sin  and  transgression,  and  every  pollution, 
His  blood  it  flows  freely  as  streams  from  the 
ocean. 

CHORUS, 

Hallelujah  to  the  Lamb, 
By  whom  we  find  pardon, 
We  will  perfectly  praise  him 
When  we've  passed  over  Jordan. 

2  That  fountain  so  clear,  by  which  we  find  favor, 
From  Jesus'  side  flows,  and  proves  him  the  Sa- 
viour : 

Though  your  sins  were  increased  as  high  as  a 

mountain, 
His  blood  it  flows  freely  as  streams  from  a  fountain. 

3  O  Jesus,  ride  on,  thy  kingdom  is  glorious, 

O'er  sin,  death  and  hell,  thou  wilt  make  us  victori- 
ous :  [tion, 
Thy  name  shall  be  praised  in  the  great  congrega- 
And  saints  shall  delight  in  ascribing  salvation. 

4  When  on  Zion  we  stand,  having  gained  the  blest 

shore,  [more ; 

With  our  harps  in  our  hands  we'll  praise  him  ever 
We  will  range  the  blest  fields  on  the  banks  of  the 

river, 
And  sing  hallelujah  for  ever  and  ever. 

603  6s     5s.    JOHN  21.  17. 

1  /^kH!  Jesus,  my  Saviour, 
\J  To  thee  I  submit, 
With  love  and  thanksgiving 

Fall  down  at  thy  feet; 
The  sacrifice  offered, 

My  soul,  flesh,  and  blood : 
Thou  art  my  Redeemer, 

My  Lord,  and  my  God. 

2  I  love  thee — I  love  thee — 

I  love  thee,  my  Lord ! 


604  SPIRITUAL  SONGS. 

I  love  thee,  my  Saviour, 

I  love  thee,  my  God. 
I  love  thee  — I  love  thee- 

And  that  thou  dost  know; 
But  how  much  I  love  thee 
i .  I  never  can  show. 

3  I'm  happy— I'm  happy — 

0  wond'rous  account! 
My  joys  are  immortal, 

1  stand  on  the  mount. 
I  gaze  on  my  treasure, 

And  long  to  be  there, 

With  angels  my  kindred, 

And  Jesus  my  dear. 

4  O  Jesus,  my  Saviour, 

In  thee  I  am  blest; 
My  life  and  my  treasure, 

My  joy  and  my  rest. 
Thy  grace  is  my  theme, 

And  thy  name  is  my  song; 
Thy  love  doth  inspire 

My  heart  and  my  tongue. 

5  All  human  expressions 

Are  empty  and  vain, 
They  cannot  unriddle 

The  heavenly  flame. 
I  am  sure  if  the  tongue 

Of  an  angel  I  had, 
I  could  not  the  mystery 

Completely  describe. 

6  O,  who  is  like  Jesus! 

He's  Salem's  great  king! 
He  smiles  and  he  loves  me, 

He  learns  me  to  sing! 
I'll  praise  my  dear  Jesus, 

I  love  his  dear  name; 
I'll  love  and  I'll  praise  him, 

When  the  world's  in  a  flame. 

604     .  8s.       PSALM  73.  25.        Newton. 


H 


OW  tedious  and  tasteless  the  hours, 
When  Jesus  no  longer  I  see; 


SPIRITUAL  SONGS.  605 

Sweet  prospects,  sweet  birds  and  sweet  flow'rs, 
Have  lost  all  their  sweetness  with  me. 

2  The  mid-summer  sun  shines  but  dirm 

The  fields  strive  in  vain  to  look  gay; 
But  when  I  am  happy  in  him, 
December's  as  pleasant  as  May. 

3  His  name  yields  the  richest  perfume, 

And  sweeter  than  music  his  voice; 
His  presence  disperses  my  gloorn, 
And  makes  all  within  me  rejoice. 

4  I  should,  were  he  always  thus  nigh, 

Have  nothing  to  wish  or  to  fear; 
No  mortal  so  happy  as  I, 

My  summer  would  last  all  the  year. 

5  Content  with  beholding  his  face, 

My  all  to  his  pleasure  resign'd; 
No  changes  of  season  or  place 

Would  make  any  change  in  my  mind. 

6  While  blessed  with  a  sense  of  his  love, 

A  palace  a  toy  would  appear; 
And  prisons  would  palaces  prove, 
If  Jesus  would  dwell  with  me  there. 

7  Dear  Lord,  if  indeed  I  am  thine, 

If  thou  art  my  sun  and  my  song; 
Say,  why  do  I  languish  and  pine, 
And  why  are  my  winters  so  long? 

8  O  drive  these  dark  clouds  from  my  sky, 

Thy  soul  cheering  presence  restore; 
Or  take  me  unto  thee  on  high5 

Where  winter  and  clouds  are  no  more. 
605  L.  M.     PROV.  4.  1. 

1  ~^7~0UNG  people  ail  attention  give, 

While  1  address  you  in  God's  name, 
You  who  in  sin  and  folly  live, 

Come  hear  the  counsel  of  a  friend : 
I've  sought  for  bliss  in  glittering  toys, 

Pve  ranged  the  alluring  scenes  of  life, 
But  never  found  substantial  joys, 

Until  I  heard  my  Saviour's  voice. 

2  He  spoke  at  once  my  sins  forgiven, 

And  took  my  load  of  guilt  away; 


606  SPIRITUAL  SONGS. 

He  gave  me  glory,  peace  and  heaven, 
And  thus  I  found  the  good  old  way. 

And  now  with  trembling  sense  I  view 
Your  awful  state,  unthinking  youth, 

While  death  eternal  waits  for  you, 
Who  slight  the  force  of  gospel  truth. 

3  Youth,  like  the  spring,  will  soon  be  gone — 

By  fleeting  time,  or  conquering  death; 
Your  morning  sun  may  set  at  noon, 

For  God  may  soon  demand  your  breath. 
Your  sparkling  eyes  and  blooming  cheeks, 

Must  wither  like  the  blasted  rose; 
The  coffin,  earth,  and  winding  sheet, 

Must  soon  your  active  limbs  enclose. 

4  Ye  heedless  ones,  who  wildly  stroll, 

The  grave  must  soon  become  your  bed ; 
There  darkness  reigns  and  vapours  move 

In  solemn  silence  round  your  head. 
Your  friends  will  pass  the  lonesome  place* 

And  with  a  sigh  move  slow  along, 
Still  gazing  at  those  spires  of  grass 

Which  will  be  o'er  your  bodies  grown. 

5  But  oh!  the  soul,  where  vengeance  reigns, 

It  sinks  in  groans  and  ceaseless  cries; 
It  moves  amidst  the  burning  flames, 

In  boundless  woes  and  agonies. 
There  swallowed  up  in  blackest  night, 

Where  devils  dwell  and  thunders  roar, 
To  sink  in  deep  despair  and  guilt, 

When  thousand  thousand  years  are  o'er; 

6  Oh,  thoughtless  youth!  this  is  the  state 

Of  all  who  do  free  grace  abuse; 
And  soon  with  you  'twill  be  too  late 

The  way  of  life  in  Christ  to  choose. 
Come  lay  your  carnal  weapons  by, 

No  longer  fight  against  vour  Lord; 
And  with  my  message  now  comply, 

And  heaven  shall  be  your  great  reward. 

606     8s.  8s.  6s.     PSALM  90.  15.     Leois'akd. 

1    f  |  ^HE  sun  is  set,  the  day  is  closed, 

The  night  is  come,  the  world's  composed, 


T 


SPIRITUAL  SONGS.  QQ*J 

And  cares  are  laid  aside; 
So  fly  my  days  without  control, 
Like  rolling  spheres  around  the  pole, 

Or  swift  as  meteors  glide. 

2  My  life  at  best  is  but  a  span, 
The  days  are  few  laid  up  for  man, 

To  number  here  in  pain : 
Each  moment  clips  the  little  space, 
Contracts  the 'span,  cuts  short  the  race, 

And  winds  the  mortal  chain. 

3  Soon  will  the  wheel  to  pieces  break, 
The  fountain  dry,  the  fabric  shake, 

The  silver  cord  untie; 
My  day  will  end,  my  night  will  come, 
My  body  lodged  in  yonder  tomb, 

My  soul  above  the  sky. 

4  Well,  if  my  days  must  end  so  soon, 
The  morning  sun  go  down  at  noon, 

The  present  I'll  improve : 
Til  watch  the  moments  as  they  fly, 
And  none  misspent  shall  pass  me  by, 

While  I  have  power  to  love, 

5  ril  strive  to  make  my  calling  sure, 
To  reach  the  mark,  the  prize  secure, 

And  wait  the  crown  in  view: 
Til  take  the  cross,  the  shame  despise, 
And  seek  my  mansion  in  the  skies, 

And  bid  the  world  adieu. 

607         8s.  8s.  6s.     PROV.  8.  34.    Wesley. 

1  ipiTOW  happy  is  the  pilgrim's  lot, 

[_  How  free  from  anxious  care  and  thought 

From  worldly  hope  and  fear: 
Confined  to  neither  court  nor  cell, 
His  soul  disdains  on  earth  to  dwell, 

He  only  sojourns  here. 

2  His  happiness  in  part  is  mine, 
Already  saved  from  self-design, 

From  every  creature  love — 
Blest  with  the  scorn  of  finite  good, 
My  soul  is  lighten'd  of  its  load, 

And  seeks  the  things  above. 
20 


608  SPIRITUAL  SONGS. 

3  The  things  eternal  I  pursue, 
And  happiness  beyond  the  view 

Of  those  who  basely  pant 
For  things  by  nature  felt  and  seen; 
Their  honors,  wealth,  and  pleasures  mean, 

I  neither  have  nor  want. 

4  Nothing  on  earth  1  call  my  own, 
A  stranger  to  the  world  unknown, 

I  all  their  goods  despise ; 
I  trample  on  their  whole  delight, 
And  seek  a  city  out  of  sight — 

A  city  in  the  skies. 

5  There  is  my  house  and  portion  fair, 
My  treasure  and  my  heart  are  there, 

And  my  abiding  home : 
For  me  my  elder  brethren  stay, 

And  angels  beckon  me  away, 
And  Jesus  bids  me  come, 

6  I  come,  thy  servant,  Lord !  replies, 
I  come  to  meet  thee  in  the  skies, 

And  claim  my  heavenly  rest : 
Now  let  the  Pilgrim's  journey  end ; 
Now — O  my  Saviour,  brother,  friend! 

Receive  me  to  thy  breast. 

608    8s.  6s.  5s.  CANT.  2.  1.  Swain. 

1  /^W  THOU,  in  whose  presence  my  soul  takes 
V/         delight, 

On  whom  in  affliction  I  call ; 
My  comfort  by  day,  and  my  song  in  the  night, 
My  hope,  my  salvation,  my  all. 

2  Where  dost  thou   at  noon  tide  resort  with   thy 

To  feed  on  the  pastures  of  love?  [sheep, 

Say,  why  in  the  valley  of  death  should  I  weep, 
Or  alone  in  the  wilderness  rove? 

3  O  why  should  I  wander  an  alien  from  thee? 

Or  cry  in  the  desert  for  bread? 
Thy  foes  will  rejoice  when  my  sorrows  they 
see, 
And  smile  at  the  tears  I  have  shed. 

4  Ye  daughters  of  Zion,  declare,  have  you  seen 

The  star  that  on  Israel  shone ; 


SPIRITUAL  SONGS.  QQQ 

Say,  if  in  your  tents  my  beloved  has  been, 
And  where  with  his  rlocks  he  nas  gone? 

5  This  is  ray  beloved — his  form  is  divine, 

His  vestments  shed  odours  around  ; 
The  locks  on  his  head  are  as  grapes  on  the  vine, 
When  autumn  with  plenty  is  crown'd. 

6  The  roses  of  Sharon,  the  lilies  that  grow 

In  the  vales,  on  the  banks  of  the  streams; 
On  his  cheek  does  the  beauty  of  excellence  glow, 
And  his  eyes  are  as  quivers  of  beams. 

7  His  voice,  as  the  sound  of  the  dulcimer  sweet,1 

•  Is  heard  through  the  shadow  of  death, 
The  cedars  of  Lebanon  bow  at  his  ket9 
The  air  is  perfumed  with  his  breath. 

8  His  lips  as  a  fountain  of  righteousness  flow, 

That  waters  the  garden  of  grace;        [know; 
From  which  their  salvation  the  Gentiles  shall 
And  bask  in  the  smiles  of  his  face. 

9  Love  sits  on  his  eye-lids  and  scatters  delight 

Through  all  the  bright  mansions  on  high; 
Their  faces  the  cherubims  veil  in  his  sight, 
And  praise  him  with  fulness  of  joy.    * 

10  He  looks,  and  ten  thousands  of  angels  rejoice, 

And  myriads  wait  for  his  word; 
He  speaks,  and  eternity,  fill'd  with  his  voice, 
Re-echoes  the  praise  of  the  Lord. 

609         7s.  NUMB.  10.  29.  Benedict. 

1  "     j~AIL,  ye  followers  of  the  Lamb, 

Ye  who  love  the  Saviour's  name, 
Who  are  cleansed  by  pardoning  blood, 
Go  with  us — the  way  is  good : 
Canaan's  land  we  have  in  view, 
While  we  on  our  way  pursue ; 
March  with  joy  the  heavenly  road, 
Go  with  us — the  way  is  good. 

O  glory  hallelujah,  praise  ye  the  Lord; 

Praise  him  in  his  bright  abode. 

2  Come  ye  sinners  sick  and  sore. 
Flee  from  sin  and  Satan's  power, 
Walk  the  path  which  Jesus  trod 
^o  with  ItS — **"'  '  "        :~  ~oor!' 


630  SPIRITUAL  SONGS. 

Leave  the  world  and  seek  the  Lord, 
Kead  and  meditate  his  word; 
Take  it  for  your  constant  guide, 
Go  with  us — the  way  is  good. 

3  Come  ye  aged,  come  ye  young, 
Every  nation  learn  the  song; 
Sound  your  Saviour's  name  abroad. 
Go  with  us — the  way  is  good : 
Doubting  souls  dismiss  your  fears, 
Mourning  souls,  dry  up  your  tears, 
Christ  for  you  has  shed  his  blood, 
Go  with  us — the  way  is  good. 

4  Burden'd  souls,  oppressed  with  grief, 
Jesus  freely  grants  relief; 

H'ell  remove  your  heavy  load, 
Go  with  us — the  way  is  good: 
Needy  sinners  doubt  no  more, 
Jesus  hath  an  ample  store, 
Richest  wine  and  choicest  food; 
Go  with  us — the  way  is  good. 

5  Ye  who  know  your  Saviour's  love, 
Now  your  faithfulness  approve, 
Follow  him  in  Jordan's  flood, 

Go  with  us — the  way  is  good: 
Saints  begin  the  heavenly  song, 
Join  in  concert  every  tongue; 
Walk  with  joy  the  heavenly  road, 
Go  with  us — the  way  is  good. 

610  *      C.  M.     ISA.  43.  6.  Lelaot. 

1  f  |  ^I-IAT  glorious  day  is  drawing  nigh, 

When  Zion's  light  shall  come; 
She  shall  arise  and  shine  on  high, 
Bright  as  the  rising  sun. 

2  The  north  and  south  their  sons  resign, 

And  earth's  foundation  bend, 
When,  like  a  bride,  Jerusalem, 
All  glorious  shall  descend. 

3  The  King  who  wears  that  glorious  crown, 

The  azure  flaming  bow, 
The  holy  city  shall  bring  down, 
To  bless  the  church  below. 


SPIRITUAL  SONGS.  611 

4  When  Zion's  bleeding,  conquering  King, 

Shall  sin  and  death  destroy, 
The  morning  stars  together  sing, 
And  Zion  shout  for  joy. 

5  Let  Satan  rage,  and  boast  no  more, 

Nor  think  his  reign  is  long; 
Though  saints  are  feeble,  weak,  and  poor, 
Their  great  Redeemer's  strong. 

6  He  is  their  shield  and  hiding  place, 

A  covert  from  the  wind, 
A  stream  of  light  from  Christ  the  rock, 
Runs  through  this  weary  land. 

7  A  thousand  years  shall  roll  around, 

The  church  shall  be  complete; 
Cali'd  by  the  glorious  trumpet's  sound 
Their  Saviour  they  shall  meet. 

8  They'll  rise  with  joy  and  mount  on  high, 

They'll  fly  to  Jesus'  arms  ; 
And  gaze  with  wonder  and  delight, 
On  their  beloved's  charms. 

611         C  M.     ROM.  8.  37.         Watts;  S. 

1  A  M  I  a  soldier  of  the  cross, 
J\_  A  follow'r  of  the  Lamb! 
And  shall  I  fear  to  own  his  cause, 

Or  blush  to  speak  his  name? 

2  Must  I  be  carried  to  the  skies, 

On  flow'ry  beds  of  ease; 
While  others  fought  to  win  the  prize, 
And  sail'd  through  bloody  seas? 

3  Are  there  no  foes  for  me  to  face? 

Must  I  not  stem  the  flood? 
Is  this  vile  world  a  friend  to  grace, 
To  help  me  on  to  God? 

4  Sure  I  must  fight  if  I  would  reign : 

Increase  my  courage  Lord! 
1*11  bear  the  toil,  endure  the  pain; 
Supported  by  thy  word. 

5  Thy  saints,  in  all  this  glorious  war, 

Shall  conquer  though  thev  die; 
29* 


Q\2  SPIRITUAL  SONGS. 

They  see  the  triumph  from  afar, 

And  sieze  it  with  their  eye. 
6  When  that  illustrious  day  shall  rise, 

And  all  thy  armies  shine 
In  robes  of  victory  through  the  skies, 

The  glory  shall  be  thine. 

612        8s.  6s.     LUKE  19.  6.         Newton. 

1  ry  ACCEIEUS  climbM  the  tree, 
JlA    And  thought  himself  unknown; 
But  how  surprisM  was  he 

When  Jesus  calPd  him  down! 
The  Lord  beheld  him,  though  conceaPd, 
And  by  a  word  his  power  revealM. 

2  Wonder  and  joy  at  once 

Were  painted  in  his  face  \ 
"Does  he  my  name  pronounce, 

And  does  he  know  my  case? 
Will  Jesus  deign  with  me  to  dine? 
Lord,  I  with  all  I  have,  am  thine." 

3  Thus  where  the  gospel's  preachM, 

And  sinners  come  to  hear, 
Jhe  hearts  of  some  are  reachM, 

Before  they  are  aware : 
The  word  directly  speaks  to  them, 
And  seems  to  point  them  out  by  name. 

4  'Tis  curiosity 

Oft  brings  them  in  the  way, 
Only  the  man  to  see, 

And  hear  what  he  can  say; 
But  how  the  sinner  starts  to  find 
The  preacher  knows  his  inmost  mind ! 

5  His  long  forgotten  faults 

Are  brought  again  in  view, 
And  all  his  secret  thoughts, 

RevealM  in  public  too: 
Though  compassM  with  a  crowd  about, 
The  searching  word  has  found  him  out. 

6  While  thus  distressing  pain 

And  sorrow  fills  his  heart, 
He  hears  a  voice  again 
That  bids  his  fears  depart: 


SPIRITUAL  SONGS.    613-614 

Then  like  Zaccheus  he  is  blest, 
And  Jesus  deigns  to  be  his  guest. 

613        6s.      5s.     REV.  3. 20. 

DEAR  Jesus,  here  comes  and  knocks  at  thy 
door, 
A  beggar  for  crumbs,  distressed  and  poor; 
Blind,  lame,  and  forsaken,  in  nature  I  stood, 
At  length  overtaken,  while  running  from  God. 

2  To  ask  children's  bread,  I  dare  not  presume, 
But,  Lord,  to  be  fed  with  fragments  I  come; 
Some  crumbs  from  thy  table,  O  let  me  obtain, 
For  sure  thou  art  able  my  soul  to  sustain. 

3  I  own  I  deserve  no  favour  to  see, 

I  hated  thy  cause  and  wander'd  from  thee, 
Till  brought  by  thy  Spirit  my  follies  to  mourn, 
Now  stripp'd  of  all  merit  to  thee  I  do  come. 

4  Great  God,  my  desert  is  nothing  but  death, 
From  thee  to  depart  forever  in  wrath, 
Yet  Lord,  to  the  city  of  refuge  I  flee, 

0  let  thine  eye  pity  a  sinner  like  me. 

5  For  since  thou  hast  said  thou  wilt  cast  out  none 
Who  flee  to  thy  aid  as  sinners  undone, 

1  come,  precious  Jesus  condemned  to  die, 
And  on  thy  sweet  promise  would  humbly  rely. 

6  Nor  can  I  depart  dear  Jesus,  nor  yield, 

Till  feels  my  poor  heart,  thy  promise  fulfilPd ; 

That  I  may  forever  a  monument  be, 

To  praise  thee,  dear  Saviour  cf  sinners  like  me. 

7  Help  me  to  believe  and  trust  in  thy  name, 
Thou  wilt  not  deceive  me  nor  put  me  to  shame, 
But  fully  supply  me  from  thy  gracious  store, 
Nor  ever  deny  me  because  I  am  poor. 

614         7s.         MATT.  11.  28.       Hewitt. 

1  ^1 OME  poor  sinner,  come  and  see, 
\^y  All  thy  strength  is  found  in  me, 
I  am  waiting  to  be  kind, 

To  relieve  thy  troubled  mind. 

2  Dost  thou  feel  thy  sins  a  pain  ? 
Look  to  me  and  ease  obtain; 


G15  SPIRITUAL  SONGS. 

All  my  fulness  thou  mayst    share, 
And  be  always  welcome  here. 

3  Boldly  come,  why  dost  thou  fear? 
I  possess  a  gracious  ear, 

I  will  never  tell  thee  nay, 
While  thou  hast  a  heart  to  pray. 

4  Try  the  freeness  of  my  grace, 
Sure,  'twill  suit  thy  trying  case; 
Mourning  souls  will  ne'er  complain, 
Having  sought  my  face  in  vain. 

5  Knock,  and  cast  all  doubt  behind, 
Seek,  and  thou  shalt  surely  find, 
Ask  and  I  will  give  thee  peace, 
And  thy  confidence  increase. 

6  Will  not  this  encourage  thee, 
Vile  and  poor,  to  come  to  me  ? 
Sure,  thou  canst  not  doubt  my  will? 
Come  and  welcome,  sinner,  still. 

615        7s.    ESTHER  4.  16.  Hbwett. 

1  TFI  perish,  I  will  go 

L  Trembling  to  the  Saviour's  feet, 
Perhaps  his  favor  he'll  bestow, 
Perhaps  I  may  forgiveness  meet. 

2  If  I  perish  I  will  go: 

He  perhaps  may  pity  me, 
Unbelief  still  answers — no 

He  will  not  a  wretch  like  thee. 

3  If  I  perish,  I  must  own, 

God  is  just  to  banish  me; 
But  I'll  venture  near  his  throne, 
For  his  pardons  all  are  free. 

4  If  I  perish,  I  will  go, 

Though  distress'd  I  can  but  try; 
Should  he  mercy  never  show, 
Begging  1  will  live  and  die. 

5  Dearest  Saviour,  let  me  live, 

Stretch  thy  sceptre  out  to  me  ; 
All  my  sins,  though  great,  forgive; 
Speak  the  word  and  set  me  free. 


SPIRITUAL  SONGS.    616-617 

6  Shall  I  perish,  Satan?— no: 

There's  a  new  and  living  way, 
Fly  then,  tempting,  subtle  foe, 
Jesus  will  not  tell  me  nay. 

616  L.  M.     MATT.  11.  28. 

1  f\  THAT  my  load  of  sin  were  gone ! 
\^  O  that  I  could  at  last  submit, 

At  Jesus'  feet  to  lay  it  down, 
To  lay  my  soul  at  Jesus'  feet! 

2  When  shall  my  eyes  behold  the  Lamb? 

The  God  of  my  salvation  see? 

Weary,  O  Lord,  thou  know'st  I  am, 

Yet  still  I  cannot  come  to  thee. 

3  Rest  for  my  soul  I  long  to  find : 

Saviour,  if  mine  indeed  thou  art ; 
Give  me  thy  meek  and  lowly  mind, 
And  stamp  thine  image  en  my  heart. 

4  Fain  would  I  learn  of  thee  my  God, 

Thy  light  and  easy  burden  prove, 
The  cross  all  stain'd  with  hallow'd  blood 
The  labor  of  thy  dying  love. 

5  I  would,  but  thou  must  give  the  pow'r, 

My  heart  from  ev'ry  sin  release; 
Bring  near,  bring  near  the  happy  hour, 
And  fill  my  soul  with  heavenly  peace. 

6  Come,  Lord,  the  drooping  sinner  cheer, 

Nor  let  my  Jesus  long  delay; 
Appear,  in  my  poor  heart,  appear, 
My  God,  my  Saviour,  come  away. 

617  7s.  6s.     LUKE  19.  10.       Newton. 

1   ~W_ fOW  lost  was  my  condition, 
Till  Jesus  made  me  whole! 
There  is  but  one  Physician  * 

Can  cure  a  sin  sick  soul. 
Next  door  to  death  he  found  me, 

And  snatch'd  me  from  the  grave, 
To  tell  to  all  around  me, 

His  wond'rous  power  to  save. 


618  SPIRITUAL  SONGS. 

2  The  worst  of  all  diseases 

Is  light  comparM  with  sin: 
On  ev'ry  part  it  seizes, 

But  rages  most  within; 
'Tis  pajsy,  plague,  and  fever, 

And  madness — all  combin'd; 
And  none  but  a  believer 

The  least  relief  can  find. 

3  From  men,  great  skill  professing, 

I  sought  a  cure  to  gain, 
But  this  provM  more  distressing, 

And  added  to  my  pain : 
Some  said  that  nothing  aiPd  me, 

Some  gave  me  up  for  lost, 
Thus  ev'ry  refuge  faiPd  me, 

And  all  my  hopes  were  crost. 

4  At  length  this  great  Physician — 

How  matchless  is  his  grace! 
Accepted  my  petition, 

And  undertook  my  case ; 
First  gave  me~sight  to  view  him — 

For  sin  my  eyes  had  seaPd — 
Then  bid  me  look  unto  him; 

I  lookM  and  I  was  heaPd. 

5  A  dying,  risen,  Jesus, 

Seen  by  the  eye  of  faith, 
At  once  from  danger  frees  us, 

And  saves  the  soul  from  death: 
Come  then  to  this  Physician, 

His  help  he'll  freely  give ; 
He  makes  no  hard  condition, 

'Tis  only — look  and  live. 

618         L.  M.     MATT.  13.  24.  30. 

1   rTWS  is  the  field,  the  world  below, 
In  which  the  sowers  came  to  sow, 
Jesus  the  wheat,  Satan  the  tares, 
For  so  the  word  of  truth  declares. 

CHORUS. 

For  soon  the  reaping  time  will  come, 
And  angels  shout  the  harvest  home. 


SPIRITUAL  SONGS.  Q\§ 

2  Most  awful  truth.     And  is  it  so? 
Must  all  mankind  the  harvest  know  ? 
Is  every  one  a  wheat  or  tare  ? 

Me  for  the  harvest,  Lord,  prepare ! 

3  We  seem  alike  when  thus  we  meet, 
Strangers  might  think  we  all  are  wheat, 
But  to  the  Lord's  all-seeing  eyes, 
Each  heart  appears  without  disguise. 

4  The  tares  are  spar'd  for  various  ends, 
Some  for  the  sake  of  praying  friends; 
But  though  they  grow  so  tall  and  strong, 
His  plan  will  not  require  them  long. 

5  Will  it  relieve  their  horror's  there 
To  recollect  their  stations  here, 

How  much  they  heard,  how  much  they  knew, 
How  long  among  the  wheat  they  grew? 

6  To  love  my  sins,  a  saint  t'appear, 
To  grow  with  wheat  and  be  a  tare, 
May  serve  me  whilst  on  earth  below, 
Where  tares  and  wheat  together  grow. 

7  Then  all  who  truly  righteous  be, 
Shall  soon  their  Father's  kingdom  see; 
But  tares  in  bundles  shall  be  bound, 
And  cast  in  hell — O  dreadful  sound ! 

619         L.  M.     HABAK.  3.  2. 

1  1  r  LONG  to  see  the  season  come, 

When  sinners  shall  come  flocking  home 
To  taste  the  sweets  of  Jesus'  love, 
And  seek  the  joys  that  are  above. 

2  Hark !  how  the  glorious  gospel  sounds, 
Inviting  sinners  all  around; 
Behold,  your  loving  Saviour  stands — 
And  spreads  for  you  his  bleeding  hands. 

3  Attend,  poor  sinners,  to  this  word, 
Trust  him,  yea,  own  him  as  your  Lord; 
He'll  wash  you  in  atoning  blood, 

And  seal  you  heirs  and  sons  of  God. 

4  A  few  more  days  and  you  must  go 
To  realms  of  joy  or  endless  woe ; 


620  SPIRITUAL  SONGS. 

In  worlds  of  light,  with  Christ  to  dwell, 
Or  sink  beneath  his  frowns  to  hell. 

5  Come  then,  poor  sinners,  counsel  take, 
And  all  your  sinful  ways  forsake; 

The  world  give  o'er,  leave  friends  behind, 
In  Christ  you  may  redemption  find. 

6  Take  your  companions  by  the  hand, 
And  your  connexion's  in  a  band, 
And  give  them  up  at  Jesus'  call, 
To  pardon,  bless,  and  save  them  all. 

7  Thus,  when  the  day  of  Christ  shall  come, 
And  he  collect  his  children  home; 

On  Zion's  mount  you  then  shall  stand, 
And  join  the  bright  angelic  band. 

8  O  what  a  glorious  company; 
May  I  be  there  that  sight  to  see ! 
And  join  in  praise  to  Jesus'  name. 
All  glorious  in  Jerusalem. 

620        8s.  7s.  4s.    ISA.  51.  1.  Hart. 

1  ^^10ME,  ye  sinners,  poor  and  needy, 
\^y  Weak  and  wounded,  sick  and  sore; 
Jesus  ready  stands  to  save  you, 

Full  of  pity,  love,  and  power; 

He  is  able, 
He  is  willing,  doubt  no  more. 

2  Now,  ye  needy,  come  and  welcome, 

God's  free  bounty  glorify; 
True  belief  and  true  repentance, 
Every  grace  that  brings  you  nigh ; 

Without  money 
Come  to  Jesus  Christ  and  buy. 

3  Let  not  conscience  make  you  linger^ — 

Nor  of  fitness  fondly  dream; 
All  the  fitness  he  requireth, 

Is  to  feel  your  need  of  him : 
This  he  gives  you, 
'Tis  the  Spirit's  glimmering  beam. 

4  Come,  ye  weary,  heavy  laden, 

Bruised  and  mangled  by  the  fall,; 
If  you  tarry  till  you  're  better, 


SPIRITUAL  SONGS.  g2l 

You  will  never  come  at  all : 

Not   the  righteous, 
Sinners  Jesus  came  to  call. 

5  Agonizing  in  the  garden/ 

Lo!  your  Maker  prostrate  lies! 
On  the  bloody  tree  behold  him! 
Hear  him  crv  before  he  dies, 

"It  is  finished !" 
Sinners  will  not  this  suffice? 

6  Lo!  th'  incarnate  God  ascending, 

Pleads  the  merit  of  his  blood! 
Venture  on  him,  venture  freely, 
Let  no  other  trust  intrude : 

None  but  Jesus 
Can  do  helpless  sinners  good. 

7  Saints  and  angels  join'd  in  concert, 

Sing  the  praises  of  the  Lamb, 

While  the  blissful  seats  of  heaven 

Sweetlv  echo  with  his  name. 

Hallelujah! 
Sinners  here  may  sing  the  same. 

621         lis.  10s.     LUKE  2.  16. 

1  "    JTAIL  the  blest  morn  when  the  great  Medi- 

ator, 
Down  from  the  regions  of  glory  descends; 
Shepherds !  go  worship  the  Lord  in  the  manger, 
Lo!  for  his  guard,  the  bright  angels  attend. 

CHORUS. 

2  Brightest  and  best  of  the  sons  of  the  morning, 

Shine  on  our  darkness,  and  lend  us  your  aid, 
Star  in  the  East!  the  horizon  adorning, 

Guide    where  the  infant  Redeemer  was  laid. 

3  Lo!  on  his  cradle  the  dew  drops  were  shining, 

Low  lies  his  head  with  the  beasts  of  the  stall, 
Angels  adore  him  with  slumbers  reclining, 
Maker,  Redeemer,  and  Saviour  of  men. 

4  Say,  shall  we  yield  him,  with  costly  devotion, 

Odours  of  Eden,  an  offering  divine: 


3U 


622  SPIRITUAL  SONGS. 

Gems  from  the  mountain  and  pearls  from  the  ocean, 
Myrrh  from  the  forest,  and  gold  from  the  mine. 
5  Vainly  we  offer  each  ample  oblation, 

Vainly  with  gold  would  his  favor  secure ; 

Richer  by  far  is  the  heart's  adoration, 

Dearer  to  God  are  the  prayers  of  the  poor. 

622         C.  M.     1  JOHN  3.  2. 

1  TERUSALEM,  my  happy  home : 
Ojf    O,  how  I  long  for  thee ! 
When  will  my  sorrows  have  an  end? 

Thy  joys  when  shall  I  see? 

2  Thy  walls  are  all  of  precious  stune, 

Most  glorious  to  behold; 
Thy  gates  are  richly  set  with  pearl, 
Thy  streets  are  pav'd  with  gold. 

3  If  heaven  be  thus,  O  glorious  Lord, 

Why  should  I  stray  from  thence? 
What  folly  'tis  that  I  should  dread, 
To  die  and  go  from  hence. 

4  Reach  down,  reach  down  thine  arm  of  grace, 

And  Cause  me  to  ascend, 
Where  congregations  ne'er  break  up, 
And  sabbath's  never  end. 

5  Jesus,  my  love,  to  glory's  gone, 

Him  will  I  go  and  see; 
And  all  my  brethren  here  below, 
Will  soon  come  after  me. 

6  My  friends  I  bid  you  ail  adieu; 

I  leave  you  in  God's  care, 

And  if  I  never  more  see  you, 

Go  on,  I'll  meet  you  there. 

7  There  we  shall  meet  and  no  more  part, 

And  heav'n  shall  ring  with  praise, 
While  Jesus'  love  in  ev'ry  heart, 
Shall  tune  the  song,  free  grace. 

8  When  we've  been  there  ten  thousand  years, 

Bright  shining  as  the  sun, 


SPIRITUAL  SONGS.   623-624 

We've  no  less  days  to  sing  God's  praise, 
Than  when  we  first  begun. 

623        L.  M.    REV.  2.  10. 

1  f  ■  ^HERE  is  a  heaven  above  the  skies, 

A  heaven  where  pleasure  never  dies : 
A  heaven,  I  sometimes  hope  to  see, 
But  fear  again  'tis  not  for  me. 

But  Jesus,  Jesus  is  my  friend, 

O  hallelujah,  hallelujah, 

Jesus,  Jesus  is  my  friend, 

2  I  travel  through  a  world  of  woes, 
Thro'  conflicts  sore,  my  spirit  goes ; 
The  tempter  cries  I  ne'er  shall  stand, 
To  reach  fair  Canaan's  happy  land. 

3  There  are  the  footsteps  of  my  Lord, 
There  on  the  cross  he  bore  my  load ; 
'Twas  on  that  dark  and  doleful  day, 
With  streaming  blood  he  mark'd  the  way. 

4  Come  life,  come  death,  come  then  what  will, 
His  footsteps  I  will  follow  still, 

Through  danger's  thick,  and  hell's  alarms, 
I  shall  be  safe  in  Jesus'  arms. 

5  Then,  O  my  soul,  arise  and  sing, 
Yonder's  thy  Saviour,  Friend,  and  King; 
With  pleasing  smiles  he  now  looks  on, 
And  cries,  press  on,  and  win  the  crown. 

6  My  flesh  shall  slumber  under  ground, 
Till  the  last  trumpet's  joyful  sound; 
Then  burst  the  chains  with  sweet  surprise, 
And  in  my  Saviour's  image  rise. 

624         8s.  8s.  6s.     PHIL.  3.  8. 

1  /^WNE  smile  from  God  will  warm  the  heart, 
\J  And  bid  all  sinful  joys  depart, 

To  reach  the  realm  above; 
Immortal  glories  round  me  shine, 
I  drink  the  streams  of  joy  divine, 

And  sing  redeeming  love. 

2  O,  could  I  wing  my  way  in  haste, 
Soon  with  bright  seraphs  would  I  feast, 

And  join  their  sweet  employ; 


625  SPIRITUAL  SONGS. 

I'd  glide  along  the  heavenly  stream, 
And  join  their  most  exalted  theme 
Of  everlasting  joy. 

3  Too  mean  this  little  globe  for  me, 
Nor  will  I  e'er  contented  be, 

With  things  that  are  so  vain: 
Its  greatest  treasures  are  but  dross, 
Its  grandeur  short,  its  pleasures  cross'd; 

Its  joys  all  mixed  with  pain. 

4  But  resting  in  my  Saviour's  arms, 
My  soul  enjoys  transporting  charms 

Of  everlasting  love : 
There's  life,  there's  joy,  there's  settled  peace, 
A  friendship  that  will  never  cease, 

A  rock  that  cannot  move. 

5  Soar  then,  my  soul,  stretch  every  thought, 
To  meet  within  the  heavenly  court, 

Above  this  mortal  orb; 
There  with  angels  let  me  rise, 
And  find  my  seat  above  the  skies, 
Where  sins  no  more  disturb. 
625        P.  M.        PSALM  72.  15. 

1  rWMIE  glorious  light  of  Zion,  is  spreading  far 

JL   .        and  wide,  [tid 

And  sinners  they  are  coming  upon  the  gospel 
I  he  conquests  of  King  Jesus  in  glorious  triumph 

rise,  r 

And  sinners  crowd  around  him  with  grief  and 

weeping  eyes. 

2  The  sufferings  of  the  Saviour  upon  Mount  Cal- 

vary, r    e- 

Are  sounding  sweet  to  sinners,  as  we  may  plainly 
And  while  the  glorious   message   was  circulating 

round,  ° 

Some  souls  exposed  to  ruin,  redeeming  grace  have 
found. 

3  And  of  that  happy  number  I  hope  that  I  am  one,* 
For  Jesus  will  accomplish  the  work  he  has  beo-un: 
He  11  cut  it  short  in  righteousness,   and  rn0for« 

ever  be 
A  monument  ot  mercy  through  all  eternity. 


SPIRITUAL  SONGS.  626 

4  I  am  but  a  young  convert,  who  lately  did  enlist, 
A  soldier  under  Jesus,   my   prophet,  king    and 

priest;  [dress, 

I  have  received  my  bounty,  with  it  my  martial 
A  ring  of  love  and  favor,  a  robe  of  righteousness. 

5  Then  down  into  the  water,  where  the  young  con- 

verts go, 
We  serve  our  Lord  and  Master  in  righteous  acts 

below ;  [wave, 

We  lay  our   sinful  bodies  beneath   the  yielding 
An  emblem  of  the  Saviour,  when  he  lay  in  the 

grave. 

6  Poor  sinners,  think  what  Jesus  has  done  for  you 

and  me, 
Behold  his  mangled  body  upon  the  cursed  tree, 
His  head,  his  hands,  his  bleeding  side,  to  you  we 

now  portray, 
Come  tell  me   brother   sinner,  how  can  you  stay 
-    away  ? 

7  Come  all  ye  elder  brethren,  and  soldiers  of  the 

cross, 
Who  for  the  love  of  Jesus  have  counted  all  things 

dross ; 
Come,  pray  for  us  young  converts,  that  we  may 

travel  on,  [gone. 

To  meet  you  all  in  glory,  where  our  Redeemer's 

626        8s.  8s.  6s.     CANT.  5.  16. 

1  f  1 1HE  Lord  into  his  garden's  come, 

[_     The  spices  y  ield  a  rich  perfume. 

The  lilies  grow  and  thrive; 
Refreshing  showers  of  grace  divine, 
From  Jesus  flow  on  every  vine, 

And  make  the  dead  alive. 

2  Behold!  this  dry  and  barren  ground 
With  springs  of  water  doth  abound, 

A  fruitful  soil  become; 
The  desert  blossoms  like  the  rose, 
Believers  do  the  church  compose, 

When  party  zeal  is  gone. 

3  The  glorious  day  is  rolling  on, 
The  gracious  work  is  now  begun, 

30* 


627  SPIRITUAL  SONGS. 

Your  sins  he  will  forgive : 
O  taste,  and  see  that  grace  is  free 
For  all  mankind  who  willing  be, 

To  come  to  Christ  and  live. 

4  The  worst  of  sinners  here  may  find 
A  Saviour,  piteous  and  kind, 

Who  will  them  all  receive; 
None  are  too  bad  who  do  repent, 
Out  of  one  sinner  legions  went, 

The  Lord  did  him  relieve. 

5  If  sinners  only  knew  the  Lord, 
And  were  acquainted  with  his  word, 

His  sweet  forgiving  love, 
They'd  rush  through  storms  of  every  kind, 
And  leave  all  earthly  things  behind, 

To  gain  a  crown  above. 

6  Come  brethren,  you  who  love  the  Lord, 
Observe  with  care  his  holy  word, 

In  Jesus'  ways  go  on : 
Our  troubles  and  our  trials  here, 
Will  only  make  us  richer  there,. 

When  we  arrive  at  home. 

7  We  feel  that  heaven  is  now  begun, 
It  issues  from  the  glorious  throne, 

From  Jesus'  throne  on  high : 
It  comes  like  floods,  we  can't  contain, 
We  drink,  and  drink,  and  drink  again, 

And  yet  for  more  we  cry. 
627         L.  M.     2  COR.  6.  2. 

1  "^^O^G  people  all,  in  blooming  days, 

Hear  what  your  Lord  and  Saviour  says: 
"Now  is  the  time  to  seek  my  face, 
And  to  receive  my  gospel  grace. " 

2  In  gospel  banner  now  he  stands, 
With  peace  and  pardon  in  his  hands, 
Offering  to  sinners  in  their  prime, 
Come,  now  is  the  accepted  time. 

3  "Come,  you  that  mourn,  lament  and  weep, 
Who  long  to  be  among  my  sheep; 

'Tis  my  delight  to  set  you  free 
From  sin,  and  death,  and  misery." 


SPIRITUAL  SONGS,    628-629 

4  The  happy  day  will  soon  appear, 
When  Gabriel's  trumpet  you  shall  hear, 
Sound  thro'  the  earth,  yea,  down  to  hell, 
To  call  the  nations  great  and  small. 

5  "Poor  broken  hearts,  why  do  ye  mourn, 
Like  to  some  lonesome  dove  forlorn? 

I  am  your  Saviour,  come  rejoice, 
I  bore  your  sins  upon  the  cross." 

6  Forsake  this  world  and  all  its  fame, 
Take  up  the  cross,  despise  the  shame  ; 
And  now  pursue  the  living  way, 
That  leads  to  everlasting  day. 

628  8s.  7s.  4s.  PSALM  48.  14.     Robinson. 

1  ^i  UIDE  me,  O  thou  great  Jehovah ! 
\j^  Pilgrim  through  this  barren  land : 
I  am  weak,  but  thou  art  mighty, 

Hold  me  with  thy  powerful  hand : 

Bread  of  heaven, 
Feed  me  till  I  want  no  more. 

2  Open  thou  the  crystal  fountain, 

Whence  the  healing  streams  do  flow; 
Let  the  fiery  cloudy  pillar, 

Lead  me  all  my  journey  through: 

Strong  Deliverer, 
Be  thou  still  my  strength  and  shield. 

3  Feed  me  with  the  heavenly  manna, 

In  this  barren  wilderness; 
Be  my  sword,  and  shield,  and  banner, 
Be  my  robe  of  righteousness : 

Fight  and  conquer 
All  my  foes  by  sovereign  grace. 

4  When  I  tread  the  verge  of  Jordan, 

Bid  my  anxious  fears  subside ; 
Death  of  deaths,  and  hell's  destruction, 
Land  me  safe  on  Canaan's  side : 

Songs  of  praises 
I  will  ever  give  to  thee. 

629  8s.  8s.  6s.     LUKE  13.  24.      Wesley, 
1   f  I  iHOU  God  of  glorious  majesty! 

To  thee>  against  myself,  to  thee, 


630  SPIRITUAL  SOXGS. 

A  sinful  worm  I  crv, 
An  half  awakened  child  of  man, 
An  heir  of  endless  bliss  or  pain, 

A  sinner  born  to  die. 

2  Lo!  on  a  narrow  neck  of  land, 
'Twixt  two  unbounded  seas  I  stand, 

Yet  how  insensible! 
A  point  of  time,  a  moment's  space, 
Removes  me  to  yon  heavenly  place, 

Or  shuts  me  up  in  hell. 

3  O  God!  my  inmost  soul  convert, 
And  deeply  on  my  thoughtful  heart, 

Eternal  things  impress; 
Give  me  to  feel  their  solemn  weight, 
And  save  me  ere  it  be  too  late : 

Wake  me  to  righteousness. 

4  Before  me  place  in  bright  array, 
The  pomp  of  that  tremendous  day, 

When  thou  with  clouds  shalt  come, 
To  judge  the  nations  at  thy  bar; 
And  tell  me,  Lord,  shall  1  be  there, 

To  meet  a  joyful  doom? 

5  Be  this  my  one  great  business  here, 
With  holy  trembling,  holy  fear, 

To  make  my  calling  sure; 
Thine  utmost  counsel  to  fulfil, 
And  suffer  all  thy  righteous  will, 

And  to  the  end  endure. 

630         8s.  8s.  Gs.     JAMES  4.  14. 

1  "1%/T  Y  days,  my  weeks,  my  months,  my  years 
.IT  1     Fly  rapid  like  the  whirling  spheres 

Around  the  steady  pole : 
Time,  like  a  tide,  its  moment  keeps, 
Till  I  shall  launch  those  boundless  deeps, 

Where  endless  ages  roll. 

2  The  grate  is  near  the  cradle  scene, 
How  swift  the  moments  pass  between, 

And  whisper  as  they  fly; 
Unthinking  man!  remember  this, 
Thou,  midst  thy  sublunary  bliss, 

Must  groan,  and  gasp,  and  die. 


SPIRITUAL  SONGS.  631 

3  Long  ere  the  sun  shall  run  its  round, 
We  may  be  buried  under  ground, 

And  there  in  silence  rot: 
Alas !  one  hour  may  close  the  scene, 
And  ere  twelve  months  may  roll  between 

My  name  be  quite  forgot. 

4  But  shall  my  soul  be  then  extinct,  ' 
Or  cease  to  live,  or  cease  to  think? 

It  cannot,  cannot  be; 
Thou,  my  immortal,  cannot  die, 
What  wilt  thou  do,  or  whither  fry, 

When  death  shall  set  thee  free? 

5  Will  mercy  then  its  arm  extend? 
Will  Jesus  be  thy  guardian  friend, 

And  heaven  thy  dwelling  place? 
Or  shall  insulting  fiends  appear, 
To  drag  thee  down  to  dark  despair 

Beyond  the  reach  of  grace? 

6  A  heaven  or  hell  for  those  alone 
Beyond  this  mortal  life  are  known- 
There  is  no  middle  state ; 

To-day  attend  the  call  divine, 
To-morrow  may  be  none  of  thine, 
Or  it  may  be  too  late. 

631     8s.  7s.  4s.    PSALM  85. 6.     Newton. 

1  OJAVIOUR,  visit  thy  plantation, 
J^  Grant  as,  Lord,  a  gracious  rain! 
All  will  come  to  desolation, 

Unless  thou  return  again; 

Lord  revive  us, 
All  our  help  must  come  from  thee. 

2  Keep  no  longer  at  a  distance, 

Shine  upon  us  from  on  high, 
Lest,  for  want  of  thine  assistance, 
Every  plant  should  droop  and  die. 

3  Surely  once  thy  garden  flourish'd. 

Every  part  look'd  gay  and  green ; 
Then  thy  word  our  spirits  nourished, 
Happy  seasons  we  have  seen. 

4  But  a  drought  has  since  succeeded, 

And  a  sad  decline  we  see; 


632  SPIRITUAL  SONGS. 

Lord  thy  help  is  greatly  needed, 
Help  can  only  come  from  thee. 

5  Where  are  those  we  counted  leaders, 

Fill'd  with  zeal,  and  love,  and  truth? 
Old  professors,  tall  as  cedars, 
Bright  examples  to  our  youth. 

6  Some  in  whom  we  once  delighted, 

We  .shall  meet  no  more  below; 
Some  alas !  we  fear  are  blighted, 
Scarce  a  single  leaf  they  show. 

*7  Younger  plants — the  sight  how  pleasant, 
Covered  thick  with  blossoms  stood: 
But  they  cause  us  grief  at  present, 
Frosts  have  nipt  them  in  the  bud. 

8  Dearest  Saviour  hasten  hither, 

Thou  canst  make  them  bloom  again; 
O,  permit  them  not  to  wither, 
Let  not  all  our  hopes  be  vain. 

9  Let  our  mutual  love  be  fervent, 

Make  us  "prevalent  in  prayers; 
Let  each  one,  esteemed  thy  servant, 
Shun  the  world's  bewitching  snares. 

10  Break  the  tempter's  fatal  power, 
Turn  the  stony  heart  to  flesh; 
And  begin  from  this  good  hour 
To  revive  thy  work  afresh. 

632         L    M     PROV.  3.  17. 

1  ^iOAIE,  we  that  love  the  Lord  indeed, 
\^y  Who  are  from  sin  and  bondage  freed, 
Submit  to  all  the  ways  of  God, 

And  walk  this  narrow,  happy  road. 

2  Great  tribulation  you  shall  meet, 

But  soon  shall  walk  the  golden  street; 
Tho'  hell  may  rage  and  vent  her  spite, 
Yet  Christ  will  save  his  heart's  delight. 

3  The  happy  day  will  soon  appear, 
When  you  shall  Gabriel's  trumpet  hear, 
Sound  thro'  the  earth,  yea  down  to  hell, 
To  call  the  nations  great  and  small, 


SPIRITUAL  SONGS.  G33 

4  Behold  the  skies  in  burning  flames, 
The  trumpet  louder  still  proclaims ; 

The  world  must  hear  and  know  their  doom, 
The  separation  now  is  come. 

5  Behold  the  righteous  marching  home, 
And  all  the  angels  bid  them  come; 
While, Christ  the  Judge  their  joy  proclaims, 
Here  come  my  saints,  I  own  their  names. 

6  In  grandeur  see  the  royal  line, 
Whose  glittering  robes  the  sun  outshine; 
See  saints  and  angels  join  in  one, 

And  march  in  splendor  round  the  throne. 

633         8s.  6s.     ISA.  27.  13. 

1  ~W_% LOW  ye  the  trumpet,  blow, 

[3  The  gladly  solemn  sound; 
Let  all  the  nations  know, 

To  earth's  remotest  bound, 
The  year  of  Jubilee  is  come,  . 

Return,  ye  ransomM  sinners,  home, 

2  Exalt  the  Lamb  of  God; 

The  sin-atoning  Lamb; 
Redemption  by  his  blood 

Through  all  the  world  proclaim. 
The  year  of  Jubilee  is  come, 
Return,  ye  ransom M  sinners,  home. 

3  Ye  slaves  of  sin  and  hell, 

Your  liberty  receive; 
And  safe  in  Jesus  dwell, 

And  blest  in  Jesus  live  ; 
The  year  of  Jubilee  is  come, 
Return,  ye  ransom'd  sinners,  home. 

4  The  gospel  trumpet  hear, 

The  news  of  pard'ning  grace; 
Ye  happy  souls  draw  near, 

Behold  your  Saviour's  face; 
The  year  of  Jubilee  is  come, 
Return,  ye  ransomM  sinners,  home. 

5  Jesus  our  great  High  Priest, 

Has  full  atonement  made : 
Ye  weary  spirits,  rest — 
Ye  mournful  souls,  be  glad! 


634-635  spiritual  songs. 

The  year  of  Jubilee  is  come, 
Return,  ye  ransomM  sinners,  home, 

634  8s.  8s.  6s.    ISA.  28.  16.      Chatham. 

1  TTTAD  I  ten  thousand  gifts  beside, 

;  -     L  I'd  cleave  to  Jesus  crucified, 

And  build  on  him  alone; 
For  no  foundation  is  there  given, 
On  which  I'd  place  my  hopes  of  heaven, 

But  Christ  the  corner  stone. 

2  Possessing  Christ,  1  all  possess, 
Wisdom,  and  strength,  and  righteousness, 

And  sanctity  complete; 
Bold  in  his  name,  I  dare  draw  nigh 
Before  the  ruler  of  the  sky, 

And  all  his  justice  meet. 

3  There  is  no  path  to  heavenly  bliss, 
Or  solid  joy,  or  lasting  peace, 

But  Christ  th'appointed  road; 
O  may  we  tread  the  sacred  way, 
By  faith  rejoice,  and  praise  and  pray, 

Till  we  sit  down  with  God. 

4  The  types  and  shadows  of  the  word, 
Unite  in  Christ,  the  Man,  the  Lord , 

The  Saviour  just  and  true : 
Oh,  may  we  all  his  word  believe! 
And  ail  his  promises  receive, 

And  all  his  precepts  do. 

5  As  he  above  forever  lives, 
And  life  to  dying  sinners  gives, 

Eternal  and  divine; 
O  may  his  Spirit  in  me  dwell! 
Then,  saved  from  sin,  and  death,  and  hell, 

Eternal  life  is  mine. 

635  C.  M.     LUKE  15.  1.  24.     Newton. 

1  A    FFLICTIONS,  though  they  seem  severe, 
f\    In  mercy  oft  are  sent  ; 

They  stoppM  the  prodigal's  career, 
And  forced  him  to  repent. 

2  Although  he  no  relenting  felt 

Till  he  had  spent  his  store ; 


SPIRITUAL  SONGS.  636 

His  stubborn  heart  began  to  melt 
When  famine  pinch'd  him  sore. 

3  What  have  I  gain'd  by  sin,  he  said, 

But  hunger,  shame  and  fear? 
My  Father's  house  abounds  with  bread, 
While  I  am  starving  here. 

4  I'll  go  and  tell  him  all  I've  done, 

And  fall  before  his  face ; 

Unworthy  to  be  calPd  his  son, 

I'll  seek  a  servant's  place. 

5  His  father  saw  him  coming  back, 

He  saw,  and  ran,  and  smil'd; 
And  threw  his  arms  around  the  neck 
Of  his  rebellious  child. 

6  "Father,  I've  sinned,  but  O  forgive1." 

"I've  heard  enough,"  he  said; 

"Rejoice,  my  house,  my  son's  alive, 

For  whom  I  mourn'd  as  dead. 

7  "Now  let  the  fatted  calf  be  slain, 

And  spread  the  news  around; 
My  son  was  dead,  but  lives  again, 
Was  lost,  but  now  is  found." 

8  'Tis  thus  the  Lord  his  love  reveals, 

To  call  poor  sinners  home ; 
More  than  a  Father's  love  he  feels, 
And  welcomes  all  that  come. 

9  Come  then,  poor  sinners,  come  away, 

We  call  you  all  around; 
'Tis  the  accepted,  promised  day, 

When  gospel  grace  abounds. 
10  Come,  mourning  souls,  to  Jesus  come, 

Whose  blood  for  you  atoned ; 
His  heart,  his  hands  and  church  have  room, 

We,  therefore,  bid  you  come. 

636  L.  M.     JOHN  1.  46.         Medley. 


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ESUS,  dear  name,  how  sweet  it  sounds ! 
Replete  with  balm  for  all  my  wounds; 
His  word  declares  his  grace  is  free, 
Come,  needy  sinners,  come  and  see. 

31 


637  SPIRITUAL  SONGS. 

2  He  left  the  shining  courts  on  high. 
Came  to  our  world  to  bleed  and  die : 
Jesus,  the  God,  hung  on  a  tree; 
Come,  thoughtless  sinner,  come  and  see. 

3  Your  sins  did  pierce  his  bleeding  heart, 
Till  death  had  done  its  dreadful  part; 
Yet  his  dear  love  still  burns  for  thee; 
Come,  trembling  sinner,  come  and  see. 

4  His  blood  will  cleanse  the  foulest  stain, 
And  make  the  filthy  leper  clean ; 
This  fountain  open  stands  for  thee, 
Come  guilty  sinner,  come  and  see. 

5  The  garments  of  his  shining  grace, 
His  glorious  robe  of  righteousness; 
In  this  array  thou  bright  shalt  be ; 
Come,  naked  sinner,  come  and  see. 

6  No  tongue  can  tell  what  glories  shine 
In  our  Immanuel,  all  divine: 

O  that  in  sweetest  melody, 

Each  heart  may  sing,  "He  died  for  me." 

637  7s.     LUKE  12.  32  Cetcick. 

1  ^HILDREN  of  the  heavenly  King, 
\^y  As  ye  journey,  sweetly  sing; 
Sing  your  Saviour's  worthy  praise, 
Glorious  in  his  works  and  ways. 

2  Ye  are  travelling  home  to  God, 
In  the  way  the   fathers  trod ; 
They  are  happy  now,  and  ye 

•  Soon  their  happiness  shall  see. 

3  O,  ye  banished  seed  be  glad ! 
Christ  our  advocate  is  made — 
Us  to  save  our  flesh  assumes. 
Brother  to  our  souls  becomes. 

4  Shout,  ye  little  flock,  and  blest! 
Ye  on  Jesus'  throne  shall  rest. 
There  your  seat  is  now  prepared 
There  your  kingdom  and  reward. 

5  Fear  not,  brethren,  joyful  stand, 
On  the  borders  of  your  land; 


SPIRITUAL  SONGS.    638-639 

Jesus  Christ,  your  Father's  Son, 
Bids  you  undismay'd  go  on. 
6  Lord!  submissive  make  us  go, 
Gladly  leaving  all  below; 
Only  thou  our  leader  be, 
And  we  still  will  follow  thee. 

638  8s.  6s.     PHIL.  4.  4. 

1  J3EJOICE!  the  Lord  is  King; 
J%  Your  God  and  King  adore; 
Mortals  give  thanks  and  sing, 

And  triumph  evermore : 
Lift  up  the  heart,  lift  up  the  voice, 
Rejoice  aloud,  ye  saints,  rejoice, 

2  Rejoice!  the  Saviour  reigns — 

The  God  of  truth  and  love ; 
When  he  had  purg'd  our  stains, 

He  took  his  seat  above : 
Lift  up  the  heart,  lift  up  the  voice, 
Rejoice  aloud,  ye  saints,  rejoice. 

3  His  kingdom  cannot  fail, 

He  rules  o'er  earth  and  heaven ; 
The  keys  of  death  and  hell 

Are  to  our  Jesus  given. 
Lift  up  the  heart,  lift  up  the  voice, 
Rejoice  aloud,  ye  saints,  rejoice. 

4  He  all  his  foes  shall  quell, 

Shall  all  our  sins  destroy, 
And  every  bosom  swell 

With  pure  seraphic  joy; 
Lift  up  the  heart,  lift  up  the  voice, 
Rejoice  aloud,  ye  saints,  rejoice. 

5  Rejoice  in  glorious  hope ! 

Jesus,  the  Judge,  shall  come, 
And  take  his  servants  up 

To  their  eternal  home : 
We  soon  shall  hear  th'  archangel's  voice, 
The  trump  of  God  shall  sound,  rejoice. 

639  7s.     1  TIM.  3.  16. 


lG 


OD  with  us!  O  glorious  name! 
Let  it  shine  in  endless  fame: 


640  SPIRITUAL  SONGS. 

God  and  man  in  Christ  unite, 
O  mysterious  depth  nnd  height! 

2  God  with  us!  amazing  love 
Brought  him  from  his  courts  above: 
Now,  ye  saints,  his  grace  admire, 
Swell  the  song  with  holy  fire. 

3  God  with  us!  but  tainted  not 
With  the  first  transgressor's  blot; 
Yet  did  he  our  sins  sustain, 

Bear  the  guilt,  the  curse,  the  pain. 

4  God  with  us!  O  wond'rous  grace! 
Let  us  see  'him  face  to  face, 
That  we  may  Immanuel  sing 

As  we  ought  our  God  and  King.' 

640     6s.     5s.     2  PETER  1.  4. 

1  TTOW  firm  a  foundation, 

Ye  saints  of  the  Lord, 
Is  laid  for  your  faith 

In  his  excellent  word ! 
What  more  can  he  say 

Than  to  you  he  hath  said  ? 
You,  who  unto  Jesus 

For  refuge  have  lied. 

2  In  every  condition, 

In  sickness,  in  health, 
In  poverty's  vale, 

Or  abounding  in  wealth, 
At  home  and  abroad, 

On  the  land,  on  the  sea, 
'As  thy  days  may  demand, 

Shall  thy  strength  ever  be. 

3  'Fear  not,  I  am  with  thee, 

0  be  not  dismay 'd, 
I,  I  am  thy  God, 

And  will  still  give  thee  aid; 
I'll  strengthen  thee,  help  thee. 

And  cause  thee  to  stand 
Upheld  by  my  righteous 

Omnipotent  hand. 

4  'When  through  the  deep  waters 

1  call  thee  to  go. 


1 


SPIRITUAL  SONGS.  641 

The  rivers  of  wo 

Shall  not  thee  overflow; 
For  I  will  be  with  thee, 

Thy  troubles  to  bless, 
And  sanctify  to  thee, 

Thy  deepest  distress. 

5  'When  through  fiery  trials, 

Thy  pathway  shall  lie^ 
My  grace  all  sufficient 

Shall  be  thy  supply; 
The  flame  shall  not  hurt  thee, 

I  only  design 
Thy  dross  to  consume, 

And  thy  gold  to  refine. 

6  'Even  down  to  old  age, 
All  my  people  shall  prove 

My  sovereign,  eternal, 

Unchangeable  love; 
And  when  hoary  hairs 

Shall  their  temples  adorn, 
Like  lambs  they  shall  still 

In  my  bosom  be  borne. 

7  'The  soul  that  on  Jesus 

Hath  lean'd  for  repose, 
I  will  not,  I  will  not 

Desert  to  his  foes : 
That  soul,  though  all  hell 

Should  endeavor  to  shake, 
I'll  never,  no  never, 

No  never  forsake. ' 

641  S.  M.     1  TIM.  6.  12. 

1  Ql  OLDIERS  of  Christ,  be  bold, 
£^  In  Zion's  ways  stand  fast, 
Cleave  to  the  Lord  and  you  shall  find 

All  will  be  well  at  last. 

2  Numbers  will  you  oppose, 

And  many  snares  be  laid ; 
But  Christ  will  be  your  strong  defence; 
Then  never  be  dismayM. 

3  Upon  the  throne  of  grace, 

Jesus  will  soon  appear; 


642  SPIRITUAL  SONGS. 

Fight  the  good  fight,  ye  ransomed  throng, 
And  never,  never  fear. 

4  Fear  not  your  num'rous  foes, 

O'er  all  you  shall  prevail; 
And  live,  and  sing  redeeming  love, 
When  they'll  lament  and  wail. 

5  Hark,  hark,  ye  ransom'd  race, 

Your  Captain  cries,  'fight  on  ;' 

Soon  ye  shall  mount  the  lofty  skies, 

And  stand  around  the  throne. 

6  Great  God,  send  down  thy  pow'r, 

And  make  thy  saints  arise, 

Boldly  to  fight  and  conquer  all, 

And  then  receive  the  prize. 

642       C.  M.     LUKE  23.  42.      Burnhjlm. 

1  "TTESUS,  thou  art  the  sinner's  friend, 
qj    As  such  I  look  to  thee; 

Now  in  the  bowels  of  thy  love, 

0  Lord  remember  me. 

2  Remember  thy  pure  word  of  grace, 

Remember  Calvary; 
Remember  all  thy  dying  groans, 
And  then  remember  me. 

3  Thou  wond'rous  advocate  with  God, 

1  yield  myself  to  thee, 

While  thou  art  sitting  on  thy  throne, 
Dear  Lord,  remember  me. 

4  I  own  I'm  guilty,  own  I'm  vile, 

Yet  thy  salvation's  free; 
Then  in  thy  all- abounding  grace, 
Dear  Lord,  remember  me. 

5  Howe'er  forsaken  or  distrest, 

Howe'er  oppress'd  I  be, 
Howe'er  afflicted  here  on  earth, 
Do  thou  remember  me. 

6  And  when  I  close  my  eyes  in  death, 

And  creatures  help  all  flee,  - 
Then,  O  my  dear  Redeemer,  God, 
I  pray  remember  me. 


SPIRITUAL  SONGS.  643 

643       8s.  7s.     MARK  10.  47.      Newton. 

1  "M/TERCY,  O  thou  Son  of  David, 

|  T  I     Thus  blind  Bartimeus  cry'd; 
"Others  by  thy  grace  are  saved, 

O  vouchsafe  to  me  thine  aid." 
For  his  crying,  many  chid  him, 

But  he  cried  the  louder  still, 
Till  his  gracious  Saviour  bid  him, 

"Come  and  ask  me  what  you  will." 

2  Money  was  not  what  he  wanted, 

Though  by  begging  us'd  to  live; 
Yet  he  ask'd,  and  Jesus  granted 

Alms  that  none  but  he  could  give ; 
"Lord,  remove  this  grievous  blindness, 

Let  mine  eyes  behold  the  day;" 
Straight  he  saw,  and  won  by  kindness, 

Followed  Jesus  in  the  way. 

3  Now  me  thinks  I  hear  him  praising, 

Publishing  to  all  around ; 
"Friends,  is  not  my  case  amazing, 
What  a  Saviour  I  have  found ! 

0  that  all  the  blind  but  knew  him, 
Or  could  be  advised  by  me; 

Sure  if  they  were  brought  unto  him, 
He  would  cause  them  all  to  see. 

4  "Now  I  freely  leave  my  garments, 

Follow  Jesus  in  the  way; 
He'll  direct  me  by  his  counsel, 

Bring  me  to  eternal  day; 
There  shall  I  behold  my  Saviour, 

Spotless,  innocent  and  pure; 

1  shall  reign  with  him  forever, 

For  his  promises  are  sure. 

5  "Don't  you  see  my  Jesus  coming, 

See  him  now  in  yonder  cloud, 
With  ten  thousand  angels  round  him; 

O  behold  the  glorious  crowd ! 
I  will  rise  and  go  and  meet  him, 

And  embrace  him  in  my  arms; 
In  the  arms  of  my  dear  Jesus, 

O!  he  hath  a  thousand  charms. 


644-645   spiritual  songs. 

644      8s.  6s.     LUKE  13.  6.  9.      Newton. 

1  FTMHE  church  a  garden  is, 

In  which  believers  stand, 
Like  ornamental  trees 

Planted  by  God's  own  hand; 
His'Spirit  waters  all  their  roots, 
And  ev'ry  branch  abounds  with  fruit. 

2  But  ether  trees  there  are, 

In  this  enclosure  grow; 
Which  though  they  promise  fair, 

Have  only  leaves  to  show : 
No  fruits  of  grace  are  on  them  found, 
They  stand  but  cumb'rers  of  the  ground. 

3  The  under  gard'ner  grieves, 

In  vain  his  strength  he  spends, 
For  heaps  of  useless  leaves, 

Afford  him  small  amends: 
'He  hears  the  Lord  his  will  make  known, 
To  cut  the  barren  fig-tree  down. 

4  Spare  them  and  let  me  try, 

What  further  means  may  do; 
I'll  fresh  manure  apply, 

My  digging  I'll  renew; 
Who  knows  but  yet  they  fruit  may  yield! 
Jf  not — 'tis  just  they  should  be  fell'cL 

5  If  under  means  of  grace, 

No  gracious  fruit  appear; 
It  is  a  dreadful  case, 

Tho'  God  may  long  forbear; 
At  length  he'll  strike  the  threaten'd  blow, 
And  lay  the  barren  fig-tree  low. 

645  7s.     PSALM  111.  9. 

1  "l^^T"OW  begin  the  heavenly  theme; 
[_%     Sing  aloud  in  Jesus'  name ! 

Ye,  who  his  salvation  prove, 
Triumph  in  redeeming  love, 

2  Ye  who  see  the  Father's  grace, 
Beaming  in  the  Saviour's  face, 
As  to  Canaan  on  ye  move, 
Praise  and  bless  redeeming  love. 


SPIRITUAL  SONGS.  64(J 

3  Mourning  souls  dry  up  your  tears; 
Banish  all  your  guilty  fears; 

See  your  guilt  and  curse  remove, 
Canceled  by  redeeming  love. 

4  Ye,  alas !  who  long  have  been 
Willing  slaves  to  death  and  sin, 
Now  from  bliss  no  longer  rove, 
Stop  and  taste  redeeming  love. 

5  Welcome  all  by  sin  opprest, 
Welcome  to  his  sacred  rest; 
Nothing  brought  him  from  above, 
Nothing  but  redeeming  love. 

6  When  his  spirit  leads  us  home, 
When  we  to  his  glory  come, 
We  shall  all  the  fulness  prove, 
Of  our  Lord's  redeeming  love. 

646  7s.    2  COR.  5.  21.  Hart. 

1  #^10ME,  ye  humble  sinner  train, 

\^j  Souls  for  whom  the  Lord  was  slain; 
Cheerful,  let  us  raise  our  voice, 
We  have  reason  to  rejoice. 

2  Let  us  sing  with  saints  in  heav'n; 
Life  restor'd  and  sins  forgiv'n ; 
Glory  and  eternal  laud 

Be  to  our  incarnate  God. 

3  Now  look  up  with  faith  and  see 
Him  that  bled  for  you  and  me, 
Seated  on  his  glorious  throne, 
Interceding  for  his  own. 

4  What  can  christians  have  to  fear 
When  they  view  their  Saviour  there; 
Hell  is  vanquish'd,  heaven  appeas'd; 
God  is  reconcil'd  and  pleas'd. 

5  Snares  and  dangers  may  beset, 
For  we  are  but  travelers  yet : 
As  the  way  indeed  is  hard, 
Let  us  keep  a  constant  guard. 

6  Neither  lifted  up  with  air, 
Nor  dejected  to  despair; 


647-648  spiritual  songs. 

Always  keeping  Christ  in  view; 
He  will  bring  us  safely  through. 

647      8s.  7s.     MARK  5.  39.  42.     Newton 

1  ^iOULD  the  creatures  help  or  ease  us, 
\y  Seldom  should  we  think  of  pray'r ; 
Few,  if  any,  come  to  Jesus, 

Till  reduced  to  self-despair. 

2  Long  we  either  slight  or  doubt  him, 

But  when  all  the  means  we  try, 
Prove  we  cannot  do  without  him, 
Then  at  last  to  him  we  cry. 

3  Thus  the  ruler,  when  his  daughter 

Suffer'd  much  tho'  Christ  was  nigh, 
Still  deferr'd  it,  till  he  thought  her, 
At  the  very  point  to  die. 

4  O  thou  meek  and  lowly  Saviour, 

How  determin'd  is  thy  love ! 
Not  this  rude  unkind  behaviour, 
Could  thy  gracious  purpose  move. 

5  Fear  not,  then,  distrest  believer, 

Venture  on  his  mighty  name; 
He  is  able  to  deliver, 

And  his  love  is  still  the  same. 

6  Can  his  pity  or  his  power 

Suffer  thee  to  pray  in  vain? 
Wait  but  his  appointed  hour, 
And  thy  suit  thou  shalt  obtain. 

648        C.  M.    NUMB.  10.  29.         Mayo. 

1  TF  worldlings  ask  the  reason  why 

I    We  do  so  often  meet; 
In  love  to  them  we  do  reply, 
To  wait  at  Jesus'  feet. 

2  We  tell  them  'tis  our  greatest  joy, 

To  meet,  and  sing,  and  pray; 
The  noblest,  rational  employ, 
Of  each  succeeding  day. 

3  To  man  in  nature  this  is  strange, 

For  want  of  better  light; 
There  must  be  an  entire  change. 
To  worship  God  aright. 


SPIRITUAL  SONGS.  (J49 

4  Ah  did  you  know  the  joys  we  feel, 

In  our  despised  way  ; 
You  also  would  a  moment  steal, 
And  join  to  sing  and  pray. 

5  But  if  determin'd  still  to  run 

In  ruin's  mad  career, 
We  must  your  ways  and  person  shun, 
And  weeping  leave  you  here. 

6  We  must  press  forward  in  the  race, 

Appointed  for  our  feet; 
And  long  to  see  our  Saviour's  face, 
Where  worship  is  complete. 

649        8s.  Ss.  6s.     ACTS  9.  6.        Newton. 

1  "   "    ORD  thou  hast  won,  at  length  I  yield, 

\_j  My  heart  by  mighty  grace  compelled, 

Surrenders  all  to  thee; 
Against  thy  terrors  long  I  strove, 
But  who  can  stand  against  thy  love? 

Love  conquers  even  me. 

2  All  that  a  wretch  could  do,  I  try'd, 
-Thy  patience  scorn'd,  thy  power  defy'd, 

And  trampled  on  thy  laws: 
Scarcely  thy  martyrs  at  the  stake, 
Could  stand  more  steadfast  for  thy  sake, 

Than  I  in  satan's  cause. 

3  But  since  thou  hast  thy  love  reveal 'd, 
And  shown  my  soul  a  pardon  seal'd, 

I  can  resist  no  more : 
Could'st  thou  for  such  a  sinner  bleed? 
Could'st  thou  for  such  a  rebel  plead? 

I  wonder  and  adore. 

4  My  will  conform'd  to  thine  would  move, 
On  thee  my  hope,  'desire  and  love, 

In  fix'd  attention  join; 
My  hands,  my  eyes,  my  ears,  my  tongue, 
Have  Satan's  servants  been  too  long, 

But  now  they  shall  be  thine. 

5  And  can  I  be  the  very  same, 

Who  lately  durst  blaspheme  thy  name 

And  on  thy  gospel  tread? 
Surely  each  one  who  hears  my  case, 


650-651    SPIRITUAL  SONGS. 

Will  praise  thee  and  confess  thy  grace, 

For  such  amazing  love. 
6  Now  Lord,  I  would  be  thine  alone, 
Come  take  possession  of  thy  own, 

For  thou  hast  set  me  free : 
Releas'd  from  Satan's  hard  command, 
See  all  my  powers  awaiting  stand, 

To  be  employed  by  thee. 

650  8s.  7s.     LUKE  19.  10. 

1  "     TAIL  my  ever  blessed  Jesus, 

[_  Only  thee  I  wish  to  sing: 
To  my  soul  thy  name  is  precious, 
Thou,  my  prophet,  priest  and  king. 

2  O!  what  mercy  flows  from  heaven, 

O!  what  joy  and  happiness! 
Love  I  much?  I've  much  forgiven, 
I  'm  a  miracle  of  grnce. 

3  [Once  in  Adam's  race  in  ruin, 

Unconcern'd  in  sin  I  lay; 
Swift  destruction  still  pursuing, 
Till  my  Saviour  passed  by. 

4  Witness,  all  ye  hosts  of  heaven, 

My  Redeemer's  tenderness; 
Love  I  much?  I've  much  forgiven, 
I'ma  miracle  of  grace.] 

5  Shout,  ye  bright  angelic  choir, 

Praise  the  Lamb  enthron  d  above; 
Whilst  astonish'd  I  admire, 

God's  free  grace  and  boundless  love. 

6  That  blest  moment  I  received  him, 

Fill'd  my  soul  with  joy  and  peace! 
Love  I  much?  I've  much  forgiven, 
I'm  a  miracle  of  grace. 

651  8s.     SOL.  SONG  5.  9.      B.  Francis. 
1   "M/TY  gracious  Redeemer  I  love! 

_1  ▼  B     H1S  praises  aloud  I'll  proclaim, 
And  join  with  the  armies  above, 

To  shout  his  adorable  name ; 
To  gaze  on  his  glories  divine, 

Shall  be  my  eternal  employ. 


SPIRITUAL  SONGS.  (J5J 

And  feel  them  incessantly  shine, 

My  boundless,  ineffable  joy. 
2  He  freely  redeemM  with  his  blood, 

My  soul  from  the  confines  of  hell, 
To  live  on  the  smiles  of  my  God, 

And  in  his  sweet  presence  to  dwell ! 
To  shine  with  the  angels  of  light, 

With  saints,  and  with  seraph's  to  sing 
To  viewr  with  eternal  delight, 

My  Jesus,  my  Saviour,  my  King. 
3,  In  Meshec,  as  yet  I  reside, 

A  darksome  and  restless  abode! 
Molested  with  foes  on  each  side, 

And  longing  to  dwell  with  my  God: 
Oh,  when  shall  my  spirit  exchange 

This  cell  of  corruptible  clay, 
For  mansions  celestial,  and  range 

Through  realms  of  ineffable  day ! 

4  My  glorious  Redeemer !  I  long 

To  see  thee  descend  on  the  cloud, 
Amidst  the  bright  numberless  throng, 

And  mix  with  the  triumphing  crowd: 
Oh,  when  wilt  thou  bid  me  ascend, 

To  join  in  thy  praises  above; 
To  gaze  on  thee  world  without  end, 

And  feast  on  thy  ravishing  love  ? 

5  Nor  sorrow,  nor  sickness,  nor  pain, 

Nor  sin,  nor  temptation,  nor  fear, 
Shall  ever  molest  me  again; 

Perfection  of  glory  reigns  there : 
This-  soul  and  this  body  shall  shine 

In  robes  of  salvation  and  praise, 
And  banquet  on  pleasures  divine, 

Where  God  his  full  beauty  displays. 

6  Ye  palaces,  sceptres  and  crowns, 

Your  pride  with  disdain  I  survey ; 
Your  pomps  are  but  shadows  and  sounds, 

And  pass  in  a  moment  away : 
The  crown  that  my  Saviour  bestows, 

Yon  permanent  sun  shall  outshine; 
Mv  joy  everlastingly  flows. 

My  God.  my  Redeemer  is  mine. 
32 


652-653  spiritual  songs. 

652        8s6s-     LUKE  8.  22. 

1  TTESUS,  at  thy  command 
qJ  I  launch  into  the  deep, 
And  leave  my  native  land, 

Where  sin  lulls  all  asleep; 
For  thee  I  would  the  world  resign, 

And  sail  to  heaven  with  thee  and  thine. 

2  Thou  art  my  pilot  wise; 

My  compass  is  thy  word : 
My  soul  each  storm  defies, 

While  I  have  such  a  Lord: 
T  trust  thy  faithfulness  and  power, 
To  save  me  in  the  trying  hour. 

3  Tho'  rocks  and  quicksands  deep, 

Through  all  my  passage  lie, 
Yet  Christ  will  safely  keep, 

And  guide  me  with  his  eye: 
My  anchor  hope  shall  firm  abide, 
And  I  each  hoist' rous  storm  outride- 

4  By  faith  I  see  the  land, 

The  port  of  endless  rest; 
My  soul  thy  sails  expand, 

And  fly  to  Jesus'  breast : 
O  may  I  reach  the  heavenly  shore, 
Where  wind  and  waves  distress  no  more. 

5  Whene'er  becalm'd  I  lie, 

And  storms  forbear  to  toss, 
Be  thou,  dear  Lord!  still  nigh, 

Lest  1  should  suffer  loss : 
For  more  the  treacherous  calm  I  dread. 
Than  tempests  bursting  o'er  my  head. 

6  Come,  Holy  Ghost!  and  blow 

A  prosperous  gale  of  grace, 
Waft  me  from  all  below, 

To  heaven — my  destin'd  place; 
Then  in  full  sail,  my  port  Til  find, 
And  leave  the  world  and  sin  behind. 


653         7s.     DEUT.  33.  27. 

1     TESUS,  lover  of  my  soul, 
*  J    Let  me  to  thy  bosom  fly, 


SPIRITUAL  SONGS.  654 

While  the  ragmg-billows  roll, 

While  the  tempest  still  is  high. 
Hide  me,  O  my  Saviour!  hide, 

Till  the  storm  of  life  is  past; 
Safe  into  the  haven  guide; 

O,  receive  my  soul  at  last. 
2  Other  refuge  have  I  none, 

Harfgs  my  helpless  soul  on  thee; 
Leave,°ah!  leave  me  not  alone,  ' 

Still  support  and  comfort  me : 
All  my  trust  on  thee  is  stay'd, 

All  my  help  from  thee  I  bring; 
Cover  my  defenceless  head 

With  the  shadow  of  thy  wing, 

3  Thou,  O  Christ,  art  all  J  want, 

All  in  all  in  thee  I  find; 
Raise  the  fallen,  cheer  the  faint, 

Heal  the  sick,  and  lead  the  blind. 
Just  and  holy  is  thy  name, 

I  am  all  unrighteousness, 
Vile  and  full  of  sin  I  am, 

Thou  art  full  of  truth  and  gmce. 

4  Plenteous  grace  with  thee  is  found, 

Grace  to  pardon  all  my  sins — 
Let  the  healing  streams  abound, 

Make  and  keep  me  pure  within 
Thou  of  life  the  fountain  art, 

Freely  let  me  take  of  thee : 
Spring  thou  up  within  my  heart, 

Rise  to  all  eternity. 
654     8s.  7s.  4s.     ROM.  8.  37.      Fawcett. 

1  >^w  MY  soul,  what  means  this  sadness? 
\J  Wherefore  art  thou  thus  cast  down? 
Let  thy  griefs  be  turnM  to  gladness, 

Bid  thy  restless  fears  be  gone ; 

Look  to  Jesus, 
And  rejoice  in  his  dear  name. 

2  What  though  Satan's  strong  temptations, 

Vex  and  tease  thee  day  by  day; 
And  thy  sinful  inclinations, 
Often  fill  thee  with  dismay; 


655  SPIRITUAL  SONGS. 

Thou  shalt  conquer, 
Through  the  Lamb's  redeeming  blood. 

3  Tho'  ten  thousand  ills  beset  thee, 

From  without  and  from  within, 
Jesus  saith,  he'll  ne'er  forget  thee, 
But  will  save  from  hell  and  sin: 

He  is  faithful 
To  perform  his  gracious  word. 

4  Though  distresses  now  attend  thee, 

And  thou  tread'st  the  thorny  road, 

x    His  right  hand  shall  still  defend  thee, 

Soon  he'll  bring  thee  home  to  God; 

Therefore  praise  him, 
Praise  the  great  Redeemer's  name. 

5  O  that  I  could  now  adore  him, 

Like  the  heavenly  host  above, 
Who  forever  bow  before  him, 
And  unceasing  sing  his  love; 

Happy  songsters! 
When  shall  I  your  chorus  join? 

655         C.#M.     DEUT.  32.  49.     Stennett. 

1  /"\N  Jordan's  stormy  banks  I  stand, 
\_P  And  cast  a  wishful  eye 

To  Canaan's  fair  and  happy  land, 
Where  my  possessions  lie. 

2  O,  the  transporting  rapt'rous  scene, 

That  rises  to  my  sight ! 
Sweet  fields  array'd  in  living  green, 

And  rivers  of  delight. 

i        m  ° 

3  There  gen'rous  fruits  that  never  fail, 

On  trees  immortal  grow; 
There  rocks  and  hills,  and  brooks  and  vales. 
With  milk  and  honey  flow. 

4  All  o'er  those  wide  extended  plains, 

Shines  one  eternal  day; 
There  God  the  Son  forever  reigns, 
And  scatters  night  away. 

5  No  chilling  winds,  or  poisonous  breath, 

Can  reach  that  healthful  shore; 
Sickness  and  sorrow,  pain  and  death, 
Are  felt  and  feared  no  more. 


SPIRITUAL  SONGS.  656 

G  When  shall  I  reach  that  happy  place, 
And  be  forever  blest? 
When  shall  I  see  my  Father's  face 
And  in  his  bosom  rest? 
7  Fill'd  with  delight,  my  raptur'd  soul 
Can  here  no  longer  stay ; 
Though  Jordan's  waves  around  me  roll, 
Fearless  I'd  launch  away. 

656      8s.  8s.  6s.     CANT.  5.  8.         Rippon. 

1  ^^  LOVE  divine,  how  sweet  thou  art! 
V^T  W7hen  shall  I  find  my  willing  heart 

All  taken  up  by  thee? 
I  thirst  and  faint,  and  die  to  prove 
The  greatness  of  Redeeming  love, 

The  love  of  Christ  to  me. 

2  Stronger  is  love  than  death  or  hell, 
Its  riches  are  unsearchable: 

The  first  born  sons  of  light 
Desire  in  vain  its  depths  to  see, 
They  cannot  reach  the  mystery, 

The  length,  and  breadth,  and  height. 

3  Gcd  only  knows  the  love  of  God; 
O  that  it  now  were  shed  abroad 

In  this  poor  stony  heart; 
For  love  I  sigh,  for  love  I  pine, 
This  only  portion,  Lord,  be  mine. 

Be  mine  this  better  part. 

4  O  that  I  could  forever  sit 

With  Mary,  at  the  Master's  feet! 

Be  this  my  happy  choice, 
My  only  care,  delight  and  bliss, 
My  joy,  my  heaven  on  earth  be  this, 

To  hear  the  bridegroom's  voice. 

5  O  that  with  humbled  Peter,  I 

Could  weep,  believe,  and  thrice  reply, 

My  faithfulness  to  prove: 
Thou  know'st,  (for  all  to  thee  is  known ;) 
Thou  know'st,  O  Lord,  and  thou  alone; 

Thou  know'st  that  thee  I  love. 

6  O  that  I  could,  with  favored  John, 
Recline  my    weary  head  upon 


G57  SPIRITUAL  SONGS. 

The  dear  Redeemers  breast! 
From  care,  and  sin,  and  sorrow  free, 
Give  me,  O  Lord,  to  find  in  thee 

My  everlasting  rest. 
7  Thy  only  love  do  I  require, 
Nothing  on  earth  beneath  desire, 

Nothing  in  heaven  above: 
Let  earth  and  heaven,  and  all  things  go, 
Give  me  thy  only  love  to  know, 

Give  me 'thy  only  love. 

657         L.  M.     ISA.  32.  2 

1  XJAIL  sovereign  Love!  that  first  began 
JLJL  The  scheme  to  rescue  fallen  man ; 
Hail!  matchless,  free,  eternal  grace, 
That  gave  my  soul  an  hiding  place 

2  Against  the  God  that  rules  the  sky, 
I  fought  with  hand  uplifted  high: 
Despised  his  rich,  abounding  grace, 
Too  proud  to  seek  an  hiding  place, 

3  [Envy  rapt  in  thick,  Egyptian  night. 
And  fond  of  darkness  more  than  light, 
Madly  I  ran  the  sinful  race, 

Secure  without  an  hiding  place. 

4  But  thus  tlv  eternal  counsel  ran, 
"Almighty  love,  arrest  that  man;" 
I  felt  the  arrows  of  distress, 

And  found  I  had  no  hiding  place. 

5  Indignant  justice  stood  in  view, 
To  Sinai's  fierv  mount  I  flew ; 

But  justice  cried  with  frowning  face 
''This  mountain  is  no  hiding  place. 

6  Ere  long  a  heavenly  voice  I  heard, 
And  mercy's  angel  form  appearM; 
She  led  me  on  with  gentle  pace. 
To  Jesus,  as  my  hiding  place. 

7  On  him  Almighty  vengeance  fell, 
That  must  have  sunk  a  world  to  hell ; 
He  bore  it  for  our  sinful  race, 

And  thus  became  our  hiding  place. 


'     spiritual  SONGS.  658-659 

8  Should  storms  of  thundering  vengeance  roll, 
And  shake  the  globe  from  pole  to  pole; 

No  flaming  bolt  shall  daunt  my  face, 
For  Jesiis  is  my  hiding  place. 

9  A  few  more  rolling  suns  at  most, 
Will  land  me  safe  on  Canaan's  coast; 
Where  I  shall  sing  the  songs  of  grace, 
And  see  my  glorious  hiding  place. 

658         L.  M.     PSALM  119.  GO. 

1  WW ASTEN,  O  sinner,  to  be  wise, 

|J[  And  stay  not  for  the  morrow's  sun; 
The  longer  wisdom  you  despise, 
The  harder  is  she  to  be  won. 

2  O  hasten  mercy  to  implore, 

And  stay  not  for  the  morrow's  sun, 
For  fear  thy  season  should  be  o'er, 
Before  this  evening's  stage  be  run. 

3  O  hasten,  sinner,  to  return, 

And  stav  not  for  the  morrow's  sun, 
For  fear  thy  lamp  should  fail  to  burn 
Before  the  needful  work  is  done. 

4  O  hasten,  sinner,  to  be  blest, 

And  stay  not  for  the  morrow's  sun, 
For  fear  the  curse  should  thee  arrest 
Before  the  morrow  is  begun. 

5  O  Lord,  do  thou  the  sinner  turn! 

Now  rouse  him  from  his  senseless  state! 
O  let  him  not  thy  counsel  spurn, 
Nor  rue  his  fatal  choice  too  lafe. 
659         8s.  6s.  5s.     ACTS  8.  39. 

1  TT0W  haPpy are  they 

§~"f    Who  their  Saviour  obey, 

A^d  whose  treasures  are  laid  up  above; 
Tongue  cannot  express 
The^sweet  comfort  and  peace 
Of  a  soul  in  its  earliest  love. 

2  That  comfort  was  mine, 
Wrhen  the  favor  divine 

I  first  found  in  the  blood  of  the  Lamb; 
When  my  heart  it  believed, 


659  SPIRITUAL  SONGS. 

What  a  joy  I  received, 
_     What  a  heaven  in  Jesus's  name. 

3  'Twas  a  heaven  below, 
My  Redeemer  to  know ; 

And  the  angels  could  do  nothing  more 
Than  to  fall  at  his  feet, 
And  the  story  repeat, 

And  the  Saviour  of  sinners  adore. 

4  Jesus  all  the  day  long 
Was  my  joy  and  my  song; 

Oh !  that  more  his  salvation  might  see ; 
He  hath  lov'd  me  I  cried, 
He  hath  suffered  and  died, 

To  redeem  such  a  rebel  as  me. 

5  On  the  wings  of  his  love, 
1  was  carried  above 

All  sin,  and  temptation,  and  pain! 
I  could  not  believe 
That  I  ever  should  grieve — 

That  I  ever  should  suffer  again. 

6  O,  the  rapturous  height 
Of  that  holy  delight, 

Which  I  felt  in  the  life-giving  blood! 
Of  the  Saviour  possessed, 
I  was  perfectly  blest, 

Overwhelmed  in  the  goodness  of  God. 

7  Now,  my  remnant  of  days 
Would  I  spend  in  his  praise, 

Who  hath  died  my  poor  soul  to  redeem . 
Whether  many  or  few, 
All  my  years  are  his  due : 

May  they  all  be  devoted  to  him. 

8  What  a  mercy  is  this ! 
What  a  heaven  of  bliss! 

How  unspeakably  happy  am  I! 
Gathered  into  the  fold, 
With  believers  enrolPd, 

With  believers  to  live  and  to  die. 

9  Lo!  the  day's  drawing  nigh, 
When,  my  soul,  thou  shalt  fly 

To  the  place  thy  salvation  began; 


SPIRITUAL  SONGS.  660-661-662 

Where  the  Three  and  the  One. 
Father,  Spirit,  and  Son, 

Laid  the  scheme  of  redemption  for 'man.   : 

660         7s.     ISA.  53.  10.  Calvary. 

1  XTEARTS  of  stone,  relent,  relent! 

|_  Break,  hy  Jesus'  cross  subdu'd* 
See  his  body,  mangled,  rent, 

Covered  with  a  gore  of  blood: 
Sinful  soul,  what  hast  thou  done? 
Murdered  God's  eternal  Son. 

2  Yes!  your  sins  have  done  the  deed; 

Drove  the  nails  and  fixed  him  there; 
Crown'd  with  thorns  his  sacred  head, 

Pierc'd  him  with  a  soldier's  spear, 
Made  his  soul  a  sacrifice, 
For  a  sinful  world  he  dies. 

3  Shall  we  let  him  die  in  vain, 

Still  to  death  pursue  our  God, 
Open  all  his  wounds  again, 

Trample  on  his  precious  blood? 
No!  with  all  our  sins  we'll  part, 
Saviour,  take  each  broken  heart. 

4  Mourning  souls  look  up  and  see, 

Jesus  hanging  on  a  tree; 
See  the  blood  flow  from  his  veins, 

For  to  wash  away  our  stains; 
Mourning  souls  now  doubt  no  more, 
Come  and  wash  in  Jesus'  gore. 

661  7s.     MARKS.  36. 

1  }f  1  IIS  religion  that  can  give, 

Sweetest  pleasures  while  we  live: 
'Tis  religion  must  supply 
Solid  comfort  when  we  die. 

2  After  death  its  joys  will  be 
Lasting  as  eternity ! 

Be  the  living  God  my  friend, 
Then  my  bliss  shall  never  end. 

662  8s.  7s,     ISA.  33.  20.  Rippon. 
1   ^^LORIOUS  things  of  thee  are  spoken; 

Zion,  city  of  our  God! 


6g3  SPIRITUAL  SONGS. 

He  whose  word  cannot  be  broken, 
Form'd  thee  for  his  own  abode : 

On  the  Rock  of  ages  founded, 
What  can  shake  thy  sure  repose? 

With  salvation's  walls  surrounded, 
Thou  may'st  smile  at  all  thy  foes. 

2  See!  the  streams  of  living  waters 

Springing  from  eternal  love, 
Well  supply  thy  sons  and  daughters, 

And  all  fear  of  want  remove : 
Who  can  faint,  while  such  a  river 

Ever  flows  thy  thirst  t'  assuage? 
Grace,  which  like  the  Lord,  the  giver, 

Never  fails  from  age  to  age. 

3  Round  each  habitation  hovering, 

See  the  cloud  and  fire  appear! 
For  a  glory  and  a  covering, 

Showing  that  the  Lord  is  near; 
Thus  deriving  from  their  banner, 

Light  by  night  and  shade  by  day; 
Safe  they  feed  upon  the  manna 

Which  he  gives  them  when  they  pray, 

4  Blest  inhabitants  of  Zion, 

Wash'd  in  the  Redeemer's  blood; 
Jesus,  whom  their  souls  rely  on, 

Makes  them  kings  and  priests  to  God! 
'Tis  his  love  his  people  raises 

Over  self  to  reign  as  kings; 
And  as  priests,  his  solemn  praises 

Each  for  a  thank  offering  brings. 

5  gaviour,  if  of  Zion's  city, 

I  through  grace  a  member  am; 
Let  the  world  deride  and  pity, 

I  will  glory  in  thy  name : 
Fading  is  the  worldling's  pleasure, 

All  his  boasted  pomp  and  show ! 
Solid  joys  and  lasting  treasure 

Noiie  but  Zion's  children  know. 

663         8s.  8s.  6s.     PROV.  8.  17. 
1  "W 7TTHILE  I  am  blest  with  youthful  bloom 
y  j       I  will  adore  the  sacred  Lamb, 
Who  bled  and  died  for  me : 


SPIRITUAL  SONGS.  664 

If  God  inspires  my  heart  with  grace, 
And  lets  me  see  his  shining  face, 
A  pilgrim  I  will  be. 

2  Pll  leave  this  world  with  all  its  toys 
And  seek  those  far  superior  joys, 

That  do  in  Jesus  dwell; 
If  Jesus  be  my  God  and  King, 
Immortal  triumph  I  will  sing,    ^ 

CTer  all  the  powers  of  hell. 

3  A  frowning  world  I  will  defy, 

And  all  those  flattering  charms  deny, 

If  Jesus  stands  my  friend : 
Not  long  I  have  this  storm  to  stand, 
Of  this  ensnaring  barren  land; 

My  conflicts  soon  will  end. 

4  Jesus,  my  friend,  my  cause  will  plead, 
Conduct  my  steps,  supply  my  need, 

And  never  let  me  fall- 
Jesus  will  all  my  foes  destroy — 
"Will  be  my  life,  my  strength,  my  joy; 

Jesus  is  all  in  all. 

5  With  joy  I'll  spend  my  fleeting  days, 
To  sound  abroad  his  heavenly  praise, 

And  tell  the  world  his  love ; 
And  when  I  quit  this  mortal  stage, 
I  shall  in  sacred  strains  engage, 

Among  the  saints  above. 

6  When  Tshall  with  my  Jesus  dwell, 
In  joys  beyond  what  tongue  can  tell, 

On  that  immortal  shore; 
Jesus,  my  love,  shall  be  my  joy, 
His  praises  be  my  sweet  employ, 

And  part  from  him  no  more. 

664        6s.        5s.     PSALM  85.  6. 

OH  how  I  have  longed  for  the  coming  of  God, 
And  sought  him  by  praying  and  searching 
his  word : 
With  watching  and  praying  my  soul  was  oppressed, 
Nvt  could  I  give  over  till  Jesus  had  blessM. 


665  SPIRITUAL  SONGS. 

2  The  tokens  of  mercy  at  length  did  appear. 
According  to  promise  he  answer'd  my  prayer; 
And  glory  is  opened  in  floods  on  my  soul, 
Salvation  from  Zion's  beginning  to  roll.- 

3  The  news  of  his  mercy  is  sounding  aloud, 
And  sinners  come  crying  and  weeping  to  God; 
They're  mourning  and  praying  at  home   and   a- 

broad, 
And  many  find  favor  through  Jesus'  blood. 

4  Still  more,  my  dear  Saviour,  here  fall  at  thy  feet! 
Oppressed  by  a  burden  enormously  great, 

O  raise  them,  dear  Jesus,  to  tell  of  thy  love, 
And  shout  hallelujah  with  angels  above. 

5  I'll  sing  and  Pll  pray,  and  I'll  pray  and  I'll  sing, 
O  God !  make  the  nations  in  praises  to  ring, 
With  loud  acclamations  of  Jesus'  love, 

And  carry  us  all  to  the  city  above. 

6  We  wait  for  thy  chariot,  it  seems  to  draw  near,- 

0  come,  thou  dear  Saviour,  let  glory  appear! 
We  long  to  be  singing  and  praising  above, 
With  angels  o'erwhelmed  in  oceans  of  love! 

665        8s.  6s.     LUKE  14.  22. 

1  "^T'E  dying  sons  of  men, 

Immerg'd  in  sin  and  wo, 
The  gospel's  voice  attend, 

While  Jesus  sends  to  you; 
Ye  perishing  and  guilty  come, 
In  Jesus'  arms  there  yet  is  room. 

2  No  longer  now  delay, 

Nor  vain  excuses  frame; 
He  bids  you  come  to  day, 

Tho'  poor,  and  blind  and  lame; 
All  things  are  ready,  sinner,  come, 
For  every  trembling  soul  there's  room. 

3  Believe  the  heavenly  word 

His  messenger's  proclaim; 
He  is  a  gracious  Lord, 

And  faithful  is  his  name; 
Backsliding  souls,  return  and  come, 
Cast  off  despair,  there  yet  is  room. 


SPIRITUAL  SONGS.  £66 

4  Compell'd  by  bleeding  love, 

Ye  wand'ring  sheep,  draw  near; 
Christ  calls  you  from  above, 

His  charming  accents  hear! 
Let  whosoever  will,  now  come; 
In  mercy's  breast  there  still  is  room. 

666    6s.  5s.        ISA.  12.  2.  Newton. 

1  T>EGONE  unbelief, 

[3  My  Saviour  is  near, 
And  for  my  relief 

Will  surely  appear; 
By  prayer  let  me  wrestle, 

And  he  will  perform, 
With  Christ  in  the  vessel, 

Fd  smile  at  the  storm. 

2  Though  dark  be  my  way, 

Since  he  is  my  guide, 
'Tis  mine  to  obey, 

'Tis  his  to  provide ; 
Though  cisterns  be  broken, 

And  creatures  all  fail, 
The  word  he  has  spoken 

Shall  surely  prevail. 

3  His  lcve?  in  times  past, 

Forbids  me  to  think 
He'll  leave  me  at  last 

In  trouble  to  sink; 
Each  sweet  Ebenezer 

I  have  in  review, 
Confirms  his  good  pleasure 

To  help  me  quite  through. 

4  Determin'd  to  save, 

He  watch'd  o'er  my  path, 
When  Satan's  blind  slave, 

I  sported  with  death; 
And  can  he  have  taught  me 

To  trust  in  his  name, 
And  thus  far  have  brought  me 

To  put  me  to  shame  ? 
33 


667  SPIRITUAL  SONGS. 

5  Why  should  I  complain 

Of  want  or  distress, 
Temptation  or  pain? — 

He  told  me  no  less; 
The  heirs  of  salvation, 

I  know  from  his  word, 
Through  much  tribulation 

Must  follow  their  Lord. 

6  How  bitter  that  cup, 

No  heart  can  conceive, 
Which  he  drank  quite  up, 

That  sinners  might  live . 
His  way  was  much  rougher, 

And  darker  than  mine ; 
Did  Christ,  the  Lord,  suffer, 

And  shall  I  repine? 

7  Since  all  that  I  meet, 

Shall  work  for  my  good, 
The  bitter  is  sweet, 

The  med'cine  is  food : 
Though  painful  at  present, 

'Twill  cease  before  long, 
And  then,  O  how  pleasant 

The  conqueror's  song! 

667  8s.     1  JOHN  3.  14. 

1  T7TROM  whence  doth  this  union  arise, 

Jj      That  hatred  is  conquer'd  by  love . 
It  fastens  our  souls  in  such  ties, 

That  nature  and  time  can't  remove. 

2  It  cannot  in  Eden  be  found, 

Nor  yet  in  a  paradise  lost; 
It  grows  on  ImmanuePs  ground, 
And  Jesus'  dear  blood  it  did  cost. 

3  My  friends  are  so  dear  unto  me, 

Our  hearts  all  united  in  love; 
Where  Jesus  is  gone  we  shall  be, 
In  yonder  blest  mansions  above. 

4  O!  why  then  so  loth  for  to  part, 

Since  we  shall  ere  long  meet  again, 
Engrav'd  on  ImmanuePs  heart, 
At  distance  wc  cannot  remain. 


SPIRITUAL  SONGS.  668 

5  And  when  we  shall  see  that  bright  day, 

And  join  with  the  angels  above, 
Leaving  those  vile  bodies  of  clay, 
United  with  Jesus  in  love. 

6  With  Jesus  we  ever  shall  reign, 

And  all  his  bright  glories  shall  see. 
Singing  hallelujah,  amen, 
Amen,  even  so  let  it  be. 

668  L.  M.     HEB.  3.  13. 

1  f  ■  lODAY,  if  you  will  hear  his  voice,' 

Now  is  the  time  to  make  your  choice! 
Say,  will  you  to  Mount  Zion  go, 
Say,  will  you  have  this  Christ  or  no? 

2  Make  now  your  choice,  and  halt  no  more, 
For  now  he's  waiting  for  the  poor; 

Say  now,  poor  souls,  what  will  you  do, 
Say,  will  you  have  this  Christ  or  no? 

3  Ye  dear  young  friends  for  ruin  bound, 
Amidst  the  gospel's  joyful  sound, 
Come,  go  with  us  and  seek  to  prove 
The  joys  of  Christ's  redeeming  love. 

4  Your  sports  and  all  your  glittering  toys, 
Compar'd  with  our  celestial  joys, 
Like  momentary  dreams  appear. 
Come,  go  with  us — your  souls  are  dear. 

5  Or  must  we  leave  you  bound  to  hell ! 
Resolv'd  with  devils  for  to  dwell ! 
Still  we  will  weep,  lament  and  cry, 
That  God  may  change  you  ere  you  die. 

6  Then,  dear  young  friends,  a  long  farewell, 
We're  bound  to  heaven,  but  you  to  hell; 
Still  God  may  hear  us  while  we  pray, 
And  change  you  ere  that  awful  day. 

7  Once  more  we  ask  you  in  his  name, 
We  know  his  love  remains  the  same; 
Say,  will  you  to  Mount  Zion  go, 
Say,  will  you  have  this  Christ  or  no? 

8  Come  you  that  love  the  blessed  Lord, ' 
And  feel  redemption  in  his  blood; 


669-670    SPIRITUAL  SONGS. 

Let's  watch  and  pray,  and  travel  on, 
Till  Jesus  come  to  call  us  home. 

669         7s.     LUKE  23.  29.  43. 

1  OJOVEREIGN  grace  has  power  alone 
£^   To  subdue  a  heart  of  stone; 

And  the  moment  grace  is  felt, 
Then  the  hardest  heart  will  melt. 

2  When  the  Lord  was  crueifi'd, 
Two  transgressors  with  him  died; 
One  with  vile  blaspheming  tongue, 
Scoff'd  at  Jesus  as  he  hung. 

3  Thus  he  spent  his  wicked  breath, 
In  the  very  jaws  of  death ; 
Perish'd  as  too  many  do, 

With  the  Saviour  in  his  view. 

4  But  the  other,  touch'd  with  grace, 
Saw  the  danger  of  his  case ; 
Faith  received  to  own  the  Lord, 
Whom  the  scribes  and  priests  abhorrM. 

5  "Lord,  (he  prayed)  remember  me, 
When  in  glory  thou  shalt  be ;" 
"Soon  with  me,  (the  Lord  replies,) 
Thou  shalt  rest  in  Paradise." 

6  This  was  wondrous  grace  indeed, 
Grace  vouchsafed  in  time  of  need! 
Sinners  trust  in  Jesus'  name, 
You  shall  find  him  still  the  same. 

7  But  beware  of  unbelief, 
Think  upon  the  harden'd  thief; 
If  the  gospel  you  disdain, 
Christ  to  you  has  died  in  vain. 

670  S.  M.     ROM.  7.  14.         Newtov 

1   T^IROM  Egypt  lately  freed 
gj     By  the  Redeemer's  grace ! 
A  rough  and  thorny  path  we  tread, 
In  hopes  to  see  his  face. 

CHORUS. 

Hallelujah!  hallelujah!  hallelujah! 
We  are  on  our  journey  home. 


SPIRITUAL  SONGS.  671 

2  The  flesh  cuslikes  the  way, 

But  faith  approves  it  well ; 
This  only  leads  to  endless  day, 
All  others  lead  to  hell. 

3  The  promis'd  land  of  peace 

Faith  keeps  in  constant  view ; 

How  different  from  the  wilderness 

We  now  are  passing  through! 

4  Here  often  from  our  eyes 

Clouds  hide  the  light  divine; 
There  shall  we  have  unclouded  skies, 
Our  sun  will  always  shine. 

5  Here  griefs,  and  cares,  and  pains, 

And  fears,  distress  us  sore; 
But  there  eternal  pleasure  reigns, 
And  we  shall  weep  no  more. 

6  Lord  pardon  our  complaints, 

We  follow'  at  thy  call; 
The  joy  prepar'd  for  suffering  saints, 
Will  make  amends  for  all. 

671      L.  ML     PSALM  27. 8.         Cennick. 

1  T    ORD,  at  thy  feet  I  prostrate  fall, 

\_j  Opprest  with  fears,  to  thee  I  call; 
Reveal  thy  pard'ning  love  to  me, 
And  set  my  captive  spirit  free. 

2  Hast  thou  not  said,  "Seek  ye  my  face;" 
The  invitation  I  embrace; 

ril  seek  thy  face;  thy  Spirit  give! 
O  let  me  see  thy  face,  and  live. 

3  Til  wait,  perhaps  my  Lord  may  come; 
If  back  I  turn,  hell  is  my  doom; 
And  begging,  in  his  way  I'll  lie, 

Till  the  sweet  hour  he  passeth  by. 

4  I'll  seek  his  face  with  cries  and  tears, 
With  secret  sighs  and  fervent  pray'rs; 
And  if  not  heard,  I'll  waiting  sit, 
And  perish  at  my  Saviour's  feet. 

5  But  canst  thou,  Lord,  see  all  my  pain, 
And  bid  me  seek  thy  face  in  vain? 


(372  SPIRITUAL  SONGS. 

Thou  wilt  not,  canst  not  me  deceive; 
The  soul  that  seeks  thy  face  shall  live. 
6  [Then  venture,  O  my  soul,  in  prayV, 
For  none  can  perish  pleading  here : 
The  blood  of  Christ,  that  crimson  sea, 
Shall  wash  my  load  of  guilt  away."] 

672  8s.    EPH.  3.  8.  Maxwell. 

1  TJOW  shall  I  my  Saviour  set  forth? 

|_  How  shall  I  his  beauties  declare? 
Or  how  shall  I  speak  of  his  worth, 

Or  what  his  chief  dignities  are? 
His  angels  can  never  express, 

Nor  saints  who  sit  nearest  his  throne, 
How  rich  are  his  treasures  of  grace  5 

No!  this  is  a  myst'ry  unknown. 

2  Tn  him,  all  the  fullness  of  God 

For  ever  transcendantly  shines; 
Though  once  like  a  mortal  he  stood, 

To  iinish  his  gracious  designs: 
Though  once  he  was  naiPd  to  the  cross. 

Vile  rebels  like  me  to  set  free, 
His  glory  sustained  no  loss, — 

Eternal  his  kingdom  shall  be. 

3  His  wisdom,  his  love,  and  his  powV, 

Seenvd  then  with  each  other  to  vie. 
When  sinners  he  stoopM  to  restore, — 

Poor  sinners  condemned  to  die! 
He  laid  all  his  grandeur  aside, 

And  dwelt  in  a  cottage  of  clay — 
Poor  sinners  he  lov'd  till  he  died, 

To  wash  their  pollutions  away. 

4  O  sinners,  believe  and  adore 

This  Saviour,  so  rich  to  redeem! 
No  creature  can  ever  explore 

The  treasures  of  goodness  in  him. 
Come  all  ye  who  see  yourselves  lost, 

And  feel  yourselves  burdened  with  sin, 
Draw  near,  while  with  terror  you're  tossM, ' 

Believe,  and  your  peace  shall  begin. 

5  Now  sinners,  attend  to  his  call — 

wWhcso  hath  an  ear  let  him  hear;" 


SPIRITUAL  SONGS.    673-674 

He  promises  mercy  to  all, 

Who  feel  their  sad  wants,  far  and  near: 
He  riches  has  ever  in  store, 

And  treasures  that  never  can  waste; 
Here's  pardon,  here's  grace,  yea,  and  more, 

Here's  glory  eternal  at  last. 

673  7s.     ROM.  2.  4.      Wesley. 

1  ~|T    ORD,  and  am  I  yet  alive, 

|_j  Not  in  torments,  not  in  hell! 
Still  doth  thy  good  Spirit  strive, 

With  the  chief  of  sinners  dwell ! 
Tell  it  unto  sinners,  tell, 
I  am,  I  am  out  of  hell. 

2  Yes,  I  still  lift  up  mine  eyes, 

Will  not  of  thy  love  despair; 
Still,  in  spite  of  sin,  I  rise, 
Still  I  bow  to  thee  in  pray'r. 

3  O  the  length  and  breadth  of  love! 

Jesus,  Saviour,  can  it  be? 
All  thy  mercy's  height  I  prove, 
All  the  depth  is  seen  in  me. 

4  See  a  bush  that  burns  with  fire, 

Uncoasum'd  amid  the  flame! 
Turn  aside  the  sight  t'  admire — 
1  the  living  wonder  am! 

5  See  a  stone  that  hangs  in  air! 

See  a  spark  in  ocean  live! 
Kept  alive  with  death  so  near, 

I  to  God  the  glory  give; 
Ever  tell,  to  sinners  tell, 
I  am,  I  am  out  of  hell. 

674  8s.  7s.  4s.     JOHN  19.  30.     J.  Evans. 

1  ~|T  W ARK !  the  voice  of  love  and  mercy 

[_  Sounds  aloud  from  Calvary; 
See !  it  rends  the  rocks  asunder — 
Shakes  the  earth  and  veils  the  sky ! 

"Itisfinish'd!" 
Hear  the  dying  Saviour  cry. 

2  It  is  finished!  O  what  pleasure 

Do  these  precious  words  afford! 


675  SPIRITUAL  SONGS. 

Heavenly  blessings  without  measure. 
Flow  to  us  from  Christ  the  Lord: 

"Itisfinish'd!" 
Saints,  the  dying  words  record. 

3  Finish'd,  all  the  types  and  shadows 

Of  the  ceremonial  law ! 
Finish'd,  all  that  God  had  promis'd; 
Death  and  hell  no  more  shall  awe: 

"It  isfmish'd!" 
Saints,  from  hence  your  comfort  draw. 

4  Happy  souls,  approach  the  table — 

Taste  the  soul-reviving  food! 
Nothing  half  so  sweet  and  pleasant 
As  the  Saviour's  flesh  and  blood: 

"ItisfinishM!" 
Christ  has  borne  the  heavy  load. 

5  Tune  your  harps  anew,  ye  seraphs, 

Join  to  sing  the  pleasing  theme ; 
All  on  earth,  and  all  in  heaven, 
Join  to  praise  ImmanuePs  name : 

Hallelujah! 
Glory  to  the  bleeding  Lamb. 

675         L.  M.     PROV.  3.  6.         Watts.  S. 

1  f  fig  ^HERE  is  a  God  who  reigns  above, 

Lord  of  the  heaven,  and  earth,  and  seas; 
I  fear  his  wrath,  I  ask  his  love, 
And  with  my  lips  I  sing  his  praise. 

2  There  is  a  law  which  he  has  writ, 

To  teach  us  all  what  we  must  do; 
My  soul,  to  his  commands  submit, 
For  they  are  holy,  just  and  true. 

3  There  is  a  gospel  rich  in  grace, 

Whence  sinners  all  their  comforts  draw; 
Lord,  I  repent  and  seek  thy  face, 
For  I  have  often  broke  thy  law. 

4  There  is  an  hour  when  I  must  die, 

Nor  do  I  know  how  soon  'twill  come; 
How  many,  younger  much  than  I, 

Have  passed  by  death  to  hear  their  doom! 

5  Let  me  improve  the  hours  I  have, 

Before  the  day  of  grace  is  fled ; 


SPIRITUAL  SONGS,  676-677 

There's  no  repentance  In  the  grave, 
Nor  pardon  offered  to  the  dead. 

676  L.  M.    2  COR.  13.  5. 

1  A    WAKE,  my  soul !  lift  up  thine  eyes, 
_/5l    See  where  thy  foes  against  thee  rise; 
In  long  array  a  numerous  host, 

Awake,  my  soul,  or  thou  art  lost. 

2  See  where  rebellious  passions  rage, 
And  fierce  desires  and  lusts  engage^ 
The  meanest  foe  of  all  that  train, 

Has  thousands  and  ten  thousands  slain. 

3  Thou  tread'st  upon  enchanted  ground, 
Perils  and  snares  beset  thee  round; 
Beware  of  all,  guard  every  part, 

But  most  the  traitor  in  thy  heart. 

4  Clad  in  the  armour  from  above, 

Of  heavenly  truth,  and  heavenly  love; 
Come  now,  my  soul,  the  charm  repel, 
And  powers  of  earth,  and  powers  of  hell. 

677  8s.     MATT.  22.  42.         Newtox 

1  *\\T HAT  think  ye  of  Christ?  is  the  test 

y  \   To  try  both  your  state  and  your  scheme  ; 
You  cannot  be  right  in  the  rest, 

Unless  you  think  rightly  of  him. 
As  Jesus  appears  in  your  view, 

As  he  is  beloved  or  not, 
So  God  is  disposed  to  you, 

And  mercy  or  wrath  is  your  lot. 

2  Some  call  him  a  Saviour  in  word, 

But  mix  their  own  works  with  the  plan, 
And  hope  he  his  help  will  afford, 

When  they  have  done  all  that  they  can! 
If  doings  prove  rather  too  light, 

A  little  they  own  they  may  fail; 
They  purpose  to  make  up  fu}l  weight, 

By  casting  his  name  in  the  scale. 

3  Some  take  him  a  creature  to  be, 

A  man,  or  an  angel  at  most; 
Sure  these  have  no  feelings  like  me, 
Nor  know  themselves  wretched  and  lost. 


678-679  spiritual  songs. 

So  guilty,  so  helpless  am  I, 

I  could  not  confide  in  his  word, 

Unless  I  could  make  the  reply, 

That  Christ  is  my  Lord  and  my  God. 

678  C.  If.     PROV.  15.  3.     HEB.  4.  13. 

1  r  1 1HE  eye  of  God  is  every  where, 

To  watch  the  sinner's  ways; 
He  sees  who  join  in  humble  prayer, 
And  who  in  solemn  praise. 

2  One  glance  of  thine,  eternal  Lord, 

Can  pierce  and  search  us  through; 
Nor  heaven,  nor  earth,  nor  hell  afford 
A  shelter  from  thy  view. 

3  The  universe  in  eyery  part, 

At  once  before  thee  lies; 
And  every  thought  of  every  heart, 
Is  open  to  thine  eyes. 

4  Prepare  us,  Lord,  to  pray  and  praise, 

With  fervent,  holy  love; 
And  fit  us,  by  thy  word  of  grace, 
To  worship  thee  above. 

679  S.  M.    NUMB.  23.  10.        Newton. 

1  ~     J"OW  blest  the  righteous  are, 

When  they  resign  their  breath; 
No  wonder  Balaam  wished  to  share 
In  such  a  happy  death. 

2  Oh  let  rne  die,  said  he, 

The  death  the  righteous  do; 
When  life  is  ended,  let  me  be 
Found  with  the  faithful  few. 

3  The  force  of  truth  how  great, 
,  When  enemies  confess, 

None  but  the  righteous^  whom  they  hate, 
A  solid  hope  possess. 

4  But  Balaam's  wish  was  vain, 

His  heart  was  insincere ; 
He  thirsted  for  unrighteous  gain, 
And  sought  a  portion  here. 

5  May  we,  O  Lord,  Most  High? 

Warning  from  hence  receive; 


SPIRITUAL  SONGS.   680-681 

If  like  the  righteous  we  would  die, 
To  choose  the  life  they  live. 

680  C.  M.     ISA.  35.  8. 

1  OJING,  ye  redeemed  of  the  Lord, 
J^  Your  great  deliverer  sing; 
Pilgrims,  for  Zion's  city  bound, 

Be  joyful  in  your  King. 

2  See  the  fair  way  his  hand  hath  raised, 

How  holy,  and  how  plain; 
Nor  shall  the  simplest  traveller  err, 
Nor  ask  the  way  in  vain. 

3  No  ravening  lion  shall  destroy, 

Nor  lurking  serpent  wound; 
Pleasure  and  safety,  peace  and  praise, 
Through  all  the  path  are  found. 

4  A  hand  divine  shall  lead  you  on, 

Through  all  the  blissful  road ; 
Till  to  the  sacred  Mount  you  rise, 
And  see  your  smiling  God. 

5  March  then  in  your  Redeemer's  strength, 

Pursue  his  footsteps  still  ; 
And  let  the  prospect  cheer  your  hearts, 
While  travelling  up  the  hill. 

681  C.  M.     LUKE  15.  10.       Needham. 

1  /^WH  how  divine,  how  sweet  the  joy, 
\JF   When  but  one  sinner  turns; 
And  with  an  humble,  broken  heart, 

His  sins  and  errors  mourns. 

2  PleasM  with  the  news,  the  saints  below 

In  songs  their  tongues  employ ; 
Beyond  the  skies  the  tidings  go, 
And  heaven  is  filled  with  joy. 

3  Well  pleased,  the  Father  sees  and  hears 

The  conscious  sinner's  moan; 
Jesus  receives  him  in  his  arms, 
And  claims  him  for  his  own. 

4  Nor  angels  can  their  joys  contain, 

But  kindle  with  new  fire ; 
The  sinner  lost  is  found — they  sing, 
And  strike  the  sounding  lyre; 


682-683  spiritual  songs. 

682  7s.     MATT.  7.  7. 

1  TJILGRDJ,  burden'd  with  thy  sin, 

H^   Haste  to  Zion's  gate  to  day; 
There  tij  1  mercy  let  thee  in, 

Knock  and  weep,  and  watch  and  pray. 

2  Knock,  for  mercy  lends  an  ear; 

Weep,  she  marks  the  sinner's  sigh; 
Watch,  till  heavenly  light  appear; 
Pray,  she  hears  the  mourners'  cry. 

3  Mourning  pilgrim,  what  for  thee 

In  this  world  can  now  remain? 
Seek  that  world  from  which  shall  flee 
Sorrow,  shame,  and  tears,  and  pain. 

4  Sorrow  shall  forever  fly, 

Shame  shall  never  enter  there, 
Tears  be  wiped  from  every  eye, 
Pain  in  endless  bliss  expire. 

683  C.  M.     PSALM  103.  8.         Hyde. 

1  AH!  what  can  I,  a  sinner,  do, 
f\    With  all  my  guilt  opprest? 

I  feel  the  hardness  of  my  heart, 
And  conscience  knows  the  rest. 

2  Great  God!  thy  good  and  perfect  law 

Does  all  my  life  condemn; 
The  secret  evils  of  my  soul, 
Fill  me  with  fear  and  shame. 

3  How  many  precious  sabbaths  gone, 

I  never  can  recall ; 
And  oh!  what  cause  have  I  to  mourn, 
Who  misimp roved  them  all? 

4  How  long,  how  often  have  I  heard 

Of  Jesus  and  of  heaven! 
Yet  scarcely  listened  to  his  word, 
Or  prayed  to  be  forgiven. 

5  Constrain  me,  Lord,  to  turn  to  thee, 

And  grant  renewing  grace; 
For  thou  this  flinty  heart  canst  break, 
And  thine  shall  be  the  praise. 


SPIRITUAL  SONGS,  684-685 

684  c  M-     ACTS  20-  38-     Saffrey. 

1  1     r  INDRED  and  friends,  and  native  land, 

|\    How  shall  we  say  farewell? 
How,  when  our  swelling  souls  expand, 
Then  will  our  bosoms  swell. 

2  Yes,  nature,  all  thy  soft  delights, 

And  tender  ties  we  know ; 
But  love,  more  strong  than  death,  unites, 
To  him  that  bids  us  go. 

3  Thus,  when  our  easy  passions  moved, 

The  gushing  tear  drop  starts, 

The  cause  of  Jesus,  more  beloved, 

Shall  glow  within  our  hearts. 

4  The  sighs  we  breathe  for  precious  souls, 

Where  he  is  yet  unknown, 
Might  waft  us  to  the  distant  poles, 
Or  to  the  burning  zone. 

5  With  the  warm  wish  our  passions  swell; 

May  his  dear  cause  extend ! 
Farewell,  thus  can  we  say  farewell, 
Our  friends  and  native  land. 

685  C.  M.     ACTS  16.  30.      Gallahek. 

1  1%/J"Y  conscious  guilt  is  now  so  great, 

I  y  P     If  1  attempt  to  pray, 
The  tempter  tells  me  yet  to  wait, 
Or  frights  my  soul  away. 

2  In  painful  doubt  what  course  to  try, 

I    fear  this  long  delay; 
And  must  I  linger  here  and  die, 
Ashamed  to  ask  the  way? 

3  Ye  christian  pilgrims  can  ye  tell 

A  stranger  to  the  road, 
The  way  that  leads  to  Zion's  hill, 
To  find  a  pardoning  God. 

4  Yes,  we  are  happy  to  declare 

That  Jesus  is  the  way; 
All  other  roads  lead  to  despair, 
But  Christ  to  endless  day. 

5  Then,  trembling  soul,  come,  boldly  come; 

Why  sink  beneath  thy  load? 
31 


686-687   spiritual  souses. 

Look  up,  for  Jesus  says  there's  room, 
Believe  and  praise  the  Lord.x 

686  7s.     REV.  22.  17. 

1  iT^OME  and  taste  along  with  me 
\^y  Consolations  running  free, 
From  the  Fathers  gracious  throne, 
Flowing  through  his  only  Son. 

2  Saints  in  glory  sing  aloud, 
When  they  see  an  heir  of  God 
Coming  in  at  heaven's  door, 
Making  up  the  number  more. 

3  When  his  truth  to  me  appears, 
It  removes  my  doubts  and  fears; 

The  more  come  in  with  free  good  will, 
Make  the  banquet  sweeter  still. 

4  Goodness,  running  like  a  stream 
Through  the  new  Jerusalem, 
By  its  constant  breaking  forth 
Sweetens  earth  and  heaven  both. 

5  Wherefore  should  we  feast  alone? 
Mourning  souls  there  yet  is  room, 
While  there  is  a  God  to  give, 
And  a  mourner  to  receive. 

6  Sinful  nature  prone  to  vice, 
Cannot  stop  the  power  of  grace; 
Drawn  by  Christ,  we'll  run  to  him, 
He  alone  can  conquer  sin. 

7  [Now  I  go  rejoicing  home, 
From  the  banquet  of  perfume; 
Finding  manna  on  the  road, 
Dropping  from  the  mount  of  God. 

687  7s.  PSALM  133.  1.  Lelajto. 

1  "f3  RETHREW,  we  have  met  again, 

ILJl  Let  us  join  to  pray  and  sing, 
Jesus  as  the  Saviour  reigns, 
Praise  him  in  the  highest  strains. 

2  Many  days  and  weeks  are  pas-t 
Since  we  met  together  last; 
Yet  our  lives  do  still  remain,  ] 
Here  on  earth  wc  meet  again. 


SPIRITUAL  SONGS.  G88 

3  Many  of  our  friends  are  gone 
To  their  long  eternal  home, 
They  have  left  us  here  below, 
Soon  we  after  them  shall  go. 

4  Brethren  tell  me  how  you  do, 
Does  your  love  continue  true? 
Are  you  waiting  for  your  king, 
When  he  shall  return  again. 

5  Gracious  is  the  Lord  indeed, 
To  my  soul  in  time  of  need; 
Surely  he  hath  won  my  heart, 
May  I  choose  him  for  my  part. 

6  Jesus  is  my  glorious  king, 

May  our  hearts  be  turned  to  sing, 
Praise  him,  love  him  evermore, 
lie's  the  God  whom  we  adore. 

688   ,    8s.  7s.     REV.  22.  17. 

1  "     1~ARK!  the  Jubilee  is  sounding, 
JLJ  [_  O  the  joyful  news  is  come ; 
Free  salvation  is  proclaimed, 

In  and  through  God's  only  Son* 
Now  we  have  an  invitation 

To  the  meek  and  lowly  Lamb. 
Glory,  honor  and  salvation, 
Christ  the  Lord  is  come  to  reicm. 

o 

2  Come  ye  sinners,  don't  neglect  it, 

Come  to  Jesus  in  your  prime; 
Great  salvation,  don't  reject  it, 

O  receive  it — now's  your  time : 
Now  the  Saviour  is  beginning 

To  revive  his  work  again. 

3  Now  let  each  one  cease  from  sinning, 

Come  and  follow  Christ,  the  way, 
Ye  shall  all  receive  a  blessing, 

If  ye  come  without  delay: 
Great  salvation,  long  neglected, 

Thousands  seeking  now  obtain. 

4  Let  us  run  our  race  with  patience, 

Looking  unto  Christ  the  Lord; 

For  his  throne  shnll  stand  forever. 

And  his  name  shall  be  adored. 


689-690     SPIRITUAL  SONGS. 

He  is  worthy  to  be  praised, 

He  is  our  exalted  King. 
5  Zion's  children,  praise  your  Jesus, 

Praise  him,  praise  him  evermore; 
May  his  love  and  grace  constrain  us, 

To  rejoice  and  to  adore : 
Oh,  then  let  us  join  together 

To  exalt  his  glorious  name. 

689  L.  M.     PSALM  S8.  9.       Dwight. 

1  ~%^T7~HILE  life  prolongs  its  precious  light, 

y  Y      Mercy  is  found  and  peace  is  given; 
But  soon,  ah !  soon,  approaching  night 
Shall  blot  out  every  hope  of  heaven. 

2  While  God  invites,  how  blest  the  day, 

How  sweet  the  gospel's  charming  sound, 
Come  sinners  haste,  O  haste  away 

While  yet  a  pardoning  God  he's  found. 

3  Soon  borne  on  time's  most  rapid  wing, 

Shall  death  command  you  to  the  grave; 
Before  his  bar  your  spirits  bring, 
And  none  be  found  to  hear  or  save. 

4  In  that  lone  land  of  deep  despair, 

No  Sabbath"^  heavenly  light  shall  rise; 
No  God  regard  your  bitter  prayer, 
Nor  Saviour  call  you  to  the  skies. 

5  Silence,  and  solitude,  and  gloom, 

In  these  forgetful  realms  appear; 
Deep  sorrows  fill  the  dismal  tomb, 
And  hope  shall  never  enter  there. 

6  While  God  invites,  how  blest  the  day, 

How  sweet  the  gospel's  charming  sound; 
Come  sinners,  haste,  O  haste  away, 
While  yet  a  pardoning  God  he's  found. 

690  8s.  7s.     GAL.  6.  14.         Robinson. 
1    OJWEET  the  moments,  rich  in  blessing, 

J^   Which  before  the  cross  I  spend; 
Life,  and  health,  and  peace  possessing, 

From  the  sinner's  dying  friend : 
Here  I'll  sit  forever  viewing 

Mercv's  streams,  in  streams  of  blood. 


SPIRITUAL  SONGS.  691 

Precious  drops  my  soul  bedewing, 
Plead  and  claim  my  peace  with  God. 

2  Truly  blessed  in  this  station, 

Low  before  his  cross  I  lie ; 
While  I  see  divine  compassion 

Beaming  in  his  gracious  eye; 
Here  it  is  I  find  my  heaven, 

While  upon  the  Lamb  I  gaze; 
Love  I  much!  I've  much  forgiven, 

I'm  a  miracle  of  grace. 

3  Lcve  and  grief  my  heart  dividing, 

With  my  tears  his  feet  I'll  bathe, 
Constant  still  in  faith  abiding, 

Life  deriving  from  his  death : 
May  I  still  enjoy  this  feeling, 

In  all  need  to  Jesus  go; 
Prove  his  wounds  each  day  more  healing, 

And  himself  more  deeply  know. 

Q91         8s.  7s.     1  SAM.  7.  12.     Robinson, 

1  ^f~^OME,  thou  fount  of  every  blessing, 
%^y  Tune  my  heart  to  sing  thy  grace ! 
Streams  of  mercy  never  ceasing, 

Call  for  songs  of  loudest  praise. 
Teach  me  some  melodious  sonnet, 

Sung  by  flaming  tongues  above; 
Praise  the  mount — O  fix  me  on  it. 

Mount  of  God's  unchanging  love. 

2  Here  I  raise  my  Ebenezer, 

Hither  by  thy  help  Fm  come; 
And  I  hope,  by  thy  good  pleasure, 

Safely  to  arrive  at  heme. 
Jesus  sought  me,  when  a  stranger, 

WandVing  from  the  fold  of  God; 
He,  to  rescue  me  from  danger, 

Interpos'd  his  precious  blood. 

4  O!  to  grace  how  great  a  debtor, 

Daily  Fm  constrain'd  to  be! 
LeJ  that  grace,  Lord,  like  a  fetter, 

Bind  my  wandering  heart  to  thee: 
Prone  to  wander,  Lord,  I  feel  it; 

Prone  to  leave  the  God  I  love — 


692-693  spiritual  songs. 

Here's  my  heart,  O  take  and  seal  it, 
Seal  it  for  thy  courts  above'. 

692         8s.  CANT.  2.  10. 

1  fTHHOU  Shepherd  t)f  Israel  divine, 

The  joy  and  desire  of  my  heart, 
For  closer  communion  I  pine, 

I  long  to  reside  where  thou  art. 
The  pasture  I  languish  to  find, 

Where  all  who  their  shepherd  obey, 
Are  fed,  on  thy  bosom  reclinM, 

And  screenM  from  the  heat  of  the  day. 

2  Ah!  show  me  the  happiest  place, 

That  place  of  thy  people's  abode, 
Where  saints  in  an  ecstacy  gaze, 

And  hang  on  a  crucified  God: 
Thy  love  for  lost  sinners  declare, 

Thy  passion  and  death  on  the  tree ; 
My  spirit  to  calvary  bear, 

To  suffer  and  triumph  with  thee. 

3  'Tis  there,  with  the  lambs  of  thy  flock, 

There  only  I  covet  to  rest; 
To  lie  at  the  foot  of  the  rock, 

Or  rise  to  be  hid  in  thy  breast, 
'Tis  there  I  would  always  abide, 

And  never  a  moment  depart: 
ConceaPd  in  the  cleft  of  thy  side 

Eternally  held  in  thy  heart. 

693         C.  M.     JOHN.  3.  16. 

1  ^^lOME  guilty  souls  and  flee  away 
\_y  To  Christ,  and  heal  your  wounds; 
This  is  the  welcome  gospel  day, 

"Wherein  free  grace  abounds. 

2  Poor  tired,  tempest  tossed  souls, 

Are  freely  welcome  here, 

Salvation  in  abundance  flows, 

Like  water  free  and  clear. 

3  God  loved  the  world  and  gave  his  Son 

To.  drink  the  cup  of  wrath: 
And  Jesus  says  hoM  cast  out  none 
That  com?  to  him  bv  faith. 


SPIRITUAL  SONGS.  694-695 
69J         8s.  6s.     PHIL.  1.  6. 

1  ^k   MY  distrustful  heart, 

\Jr   How  small  thy  faith  appears! 
But  greater,  Lord,  thou  art, 

Than  all  my  doubts  and  fears; 
Did  Jesus  once  upon  me  shine? 
Then  Jesus  is  forever  mine. 

2  Unchangeable  his  will, 

Tho1  dark  may  be  my  frame ; 
His  loving  heart  is  stiil 

Eternally  the  same: 
My  soul  thro'  many  changes  goes; 
His  love  no  variation  knows. 

3  Thou  Lord,  wilt  carry  on, 

And  perfectly  perform 
The  work  thou  hast  begun 

In  me  a  sinful  worm. 
Midst  all  my  fears,  and  sin,  and  woe. 
Thy  Spirit  will  not  let  me  go. 

4  The  bowels  of  thy  grace 

At  first  did  freely  move, 
I  still  shall  see  thy  face, 

And  feel  that  God  is  love ! 
Myself  into  thy  arms  I  cast 
Lord,  save,  O  save  my  soul  at  last. 

695         C.  M.     LUKE  9.  33. 

1  jT\  HAPPY  time,  long  waited  for, 
\^Jp   The  comfort  of  my  heart, 
Since  I  have  met  the  saints  once  more, 

May  we  in  union  part. 

2  Temptations  cease  to  break  my  peace, 

And  all  my  sorrows  die; 
When  I  with  you  my  love  renew, 
O  what  a  heaven  have  I. 

3  My  sorrows  past  and  I  at  last, 

Have  heavenly  comforts  found ; 
My  heart  to  Jesus  I  have  given ; 
And  Pm  for  Canaan  bound. 

4  If  fellowship  with  saints  below 

Is  to  0'ir  souls  so  sweet. 


696  SPIRITUAL  SONGS. 

What  heavenly  raptures  shall  we  know, 
When  round  the  throne  we  meet. 

5  While  here  we  sit  and  sing  his  love, 

With  raptures  so  divine; 
Our  joys  are  more  like  those  above, 
While  in  their  songs  we  join. 

6  Our  hearts  are  filled  with  holy  zeal, 

We  long  to  see  the  King : 
We  long  to  see  those  heavenly  hills, 
Where  saints  and  angels  sing. 

696  6s.  5s.     NUMB.  10.  39. 

1  /^kH,  tell  me  no  more  of  this  world's  vain  store, 
V^F  The  time  for  such  trifles  with  me  is  now  o'er, 
A  Canaan  I've  found,  where  true  joys  abound, 
To  dwell  I'm  determin'd  on  that  happy  ground. 

2  The  souls  that  believe,  in  paradise  live, 
And  me  in  that  number  will  Jesus  receive; 
My  soul  don't  delay,  he  calls  thee  away, 
Rise,  follow  thy  Saviour,  and  bless  the  glad  day. 

3  No  mortal  doth  know,  what  he  can  bestow, 
What  light,  strength,  and  comfort  do  after  him  go; 
Lo,  onward  I  move  to  see  Christ  above, 

None  guesses  how  wond'rous   my   journey   will 
prove. 

4  Great  spoils  I  shall  win,  from  death,  hell  and  sin, 
'Midst  outward  afflictions  shall  feel  Christ  within ; 
And  when  I'm  to  die,  receive  me  I'll  cry, 

For  Jesus  hath  lov'd  me,  I  cannot  tell  why. 

5  But  this  I  do  find,  to  him  I'm  so  join'd, 
He'll  not  live  in  glory  and  leave  me  behind  ; 
So  this  is  the  race  I'm  running  thro'  grace, 
Henceforth  till  admitted  to  see  my  Lord's  face. 

6  And  now  'tis  my  care,  my  neighbors  may  share 
These  blessings;  to  seek  them  will  none  of  you 

dare? 
In  bondage,  Oh  why,  and  death  will  you  lie, 
When  Jesus  assures  you  free  grace  is  so  nigh. 


SPIRITUAL  SONGS.    697-698 
(J97         8s.     JOSHUA  17.  12.  Rest. 

1  f  ■  ^  II E  Canaanite  still  in  the  land, 

To  harrass,  perplex,  and  dismay, 
Brought  Israel  of  old  at  a  stand, 
For  Anak  was  stronger  than  they. 

2  What  God  had  designed  they  possest, 

Supported  and  kept  by  his  hand : 

Yet  lest  on  their  lees  they  should  rest, 

The  Canaanite  dwelt  in  the  land. 

3  'Tis  thus  with  thine  Israel  on  earth, 

Who  groan  with  a  body  of  sin, 
Partake  of  a  spiritual  birth, 
The  work  of  the  Spirit  within. 

4  [To  day  with  the  taste  of  his  love, 

Jehovah  their  souls  will  expand ; 

To-morrow  he'll  give  them  to  prove, 

The  Canaanite  still  in  the  land  .J 

5  Yet  all  things  shall  work  for  their  good, 

Afflictions,  temptations,  or  pain; 
And  still  thro'  the  Lamb  and  his  blood, 
Their  cause  they  shall  ever  maintain, 

6  [A  thorn  in  the  flesh  they  shall  have, 

Their  roving  affections  shall  win ; 
To  teach  them  how  Jesus  can  save, 
And  show  them  the  depth  of  their  sin.] 

7  Yes,  down  to  the  Jordan  of  death, 

His  foes  shall  the  Christian  withstand; 
And  feel,  when  resigning  his  breath, 
The  Canaanite  stiil  in  the  land. 

8  Their  place  of  repose  is  on  high, 

(No  Canaanite  enters  therein,) 
To  drink  of  the  rivers  of  joy, 
Remote  from  the  regions  of  sin. 

698        7s.     CANT.  2.  5.  Hammond. 

1  iT~i  RACIOUS  Lord,  incline  thine  ear, 
%J(    My  requests  vouchsafe  to  hear; 
Hear  my  never  ceasing  cry, 

Give  me  Cnnst,  or  else  I  die. 

2  Wealth  and  honor  I  disdain, 
Earthly  comforts,  Lord  are  vain; 


G99  SPIRIT  LAI,  SONGS. 

Thes3  can  never  satisfy, 
Give  me  Christ,  or  else  I  die. 

3  Lord,  deny  me  what  thou  wilt, 
Only  ease  me  of  my  guilt: 
Suppliant  at  thy  feet  I  lie, 
Give  me  Christ,  or  else  I  die. 

4  Thou  dost  freely  save  the  lost, 
In  thy  grace  alone  I  trust; 
With  my  earnest  suit  comply, 
Give  me  Christ,  or  else  I  die. 

5  Thou  dost  promise  to  forgive, 
All  who  in  thy  Son  believe; 
Lord,  I  know  thou  canst  not  lie, 
Give  me  Christ,  or  else  I  die. 

6  Father,  dost  thou  seem  to  frown? 
Let  me  shelter  in  thy  Son, 
Jesus  to  thy  arms  I  fly, 

Come  and  save  me,  or  I  die. 

699        6s.       5s.     Heb.  13.  8. 

1  /^^  JESUS,  my  Saviour,  I  know  thou  art  mine, 
\Jr   For  thee  all  the  pleasures  of  life  I'll  resign; 
Of  objects  most  pleasing  I  love  thee  the  best, 
Without   thee  I'm  wretched,  but  with  thee   Fm 

blest. 

2  Thou  art  my  rich  treasure,  my  joy  and  my  love, 
No  richer's  possess'd  by  the  angels  above, 

For  thee  all  the  pleasures  of  sense  I'll  forego, 
And  wander  a  pilgrim  distressed  below. 

3  Thy  Spirit  first  taught  me  to  know  I  was  blind, 
Then  taught  me  the  way  of  salvation  to  find, 
And  when  I  was  sinking  in  darkest  despair, 
My  Saviour  relieved  me  and  bid  me  not  fear. 

4  Tho'  poor  and  despised  by  faith  I  now  stand, 
Upheld  and  supported,  by  heaven's  kind  hand, 
In  Jesus  supported  I'll  praise  his  dear  name, 
Regardless  of  censure,  of  praise,  or  of  blame. 

5  I  find  him  in  singing,  I  find  him  in  prayer, 
In  sweet  meditation  he  always  is  near, 


[RITUAL  SONGS.  700 

My  constant  companion,  O  may  we  not  part! 
All  glory  to  Jesus,  he  dwells  in  my  heart. 

6  If  ever  I  loved,  sure  I  love  thee  my  Lord, 

I  love  thy  dear  people,  thy  ways  and  thy  word, 

I  love  all  creation,  I  love  sinners  too, 

Since  Jesus  has  died  to  redeem  them  from  woe. 

7  When  millions  of  ages  my  soul  shall  employ, 
In  praising  my  Saviour,  my  life,  and  my  joy; 
The  glorified  angels  and  spirits  around, 
Will  all  be  delighted  to  join  the  glad  sound. 

700      6s.     5s.  PSALM  89.  1.  24.  Whitfield. 

1  f  g  1HY  mercy,  my  God,  is  the  theme  of  my  song, 

The  joy  of  my  heart  and  the  boast  of  ray 
tongue ; 
Thy  free  grace  alone,  from  the  first  to  the  last, 
Has  won  my  affections,  and  bound  my  soul  fast. 

2  Without  thy  sweet  mercy  I  could  not  live  here, 
Sin  soon  would  reduce  me  to  utter  despair, 
But  thro'  thy  free  goodness,  my  spirits  revive, 
And  he  that  first  made  me,  still  keeps  me  alive. 

3  Thy  mercy  is  more  than  a  match  for  my  heart, 
Which  wonders  to  feel  its  own  hardness  depart: 
Dissolved  by  thy  goodness,  I  fail  to  the  ground, 
And  weep  to  the  praise  of  the  mercy  I  found. 

4  The  doer  of  thy  mercy  stands  open  all  day 

To  the  poor  and   the   needy  who   knock   by   the 

way : 
No  sinner  shall  ever  be  empty  sent  back, 
Who  comes  seeking  mercy  f3r  Jesus'  sake. 

5  Thy  mercy  in  Jesus  exempts  me  from  hell; 
Its  glories  Fd  sing,  and  its  wonders  Pd  tell : 
Twas  Jesus,  my  friend,  when   he   hung  on  the 

tree, 
That  open'd  the  channel   of  mercy  for  me. 

G  Great  Father  of  mercies,  thy  goodness  I  own, 
And  the  covenant  love  of  thy  crucified  Son; 
And  praise  to  the  Spirit,  whose  witness  divine, 
Scab-  mercy  and  pardon,  and  righteousness  mine. 


701-702    SPIRITUAL  SONGS. 

701  C.  M.     CANT.  2.  L  Swain. 

1  nriHE  finest  flow'r  that  ever  blow'd, 

Open'd  on  Calv'ry's  tree, 
When  Jesus'  blood  in  rivers  flow'd, 
For  love  of  worthless  me! 

2  Its  deepest  hue,  its  richest  smell, 

No  mortal  can  declare  ; 
Nor  can  the  tongue  of  angels  tell 
How  bright  the  colours  are. 

3  Earth  could  not  hold  so  rich  a  flow'r, 

Nor  half  its  beauties  show, 
Nor  could  the  world  and  Satan's -pow'r 
Confine  its  sweets  below. 

4  On  Canaan's  banks,  supremely  fair, 

This  flow'r  of  glory  blooms  j 
Transplanted  to  its  native  air, 
And  all  the  shores  perfumes. 

5  But  not  to  Canaan's  shores  confin'd, 

The  seeds  which  from  it  blow, 
Take  root  within  the  human  mind, 
And  scent  the  church  below 

6  And  soon  on  yonder  banks  above, 

Shall  every  blossom  here 
Appear  a  full  blown  flow'r  of  love, 
Like  him,  transplanted  there. 

702  8s.  ROM.  1.  17.  Habt. 

1  f  ■  lIIE  moment  a  sinner  believes, 

And  trusts  in  his  crucified  God, 
His  pardon  at  once  he  receives, — 

Redemption  in  full  through  his  blood . 
Though  thousands  and  thousands  of  foes 

Against  him  in  malice  unite, 
Their  rage  he  through  Christ  can  oppose, 

Led  forth  by  the  Spirit  to  fight. 

2  The  faith  that  unites  to  the  Lamb, 

And  brings  such  salvation  as  this, 
Is  more  than  mere  notion  or  name; 

The  work  of  God's  Spirit  it  hs; 
A  principle  active  and  young, 

That  lives  under  pressure  and  load; 


SPIRITUAL  SONGS.  703 

That  makes  out  of  weakness  more  strong, 
And  draws  the  soul  upward  to  God. 

3  It  treads  on  the  world  and  on  hell: 

It  vanquishes  death  and  despair; 
And  oh!  let  us  wonder  to  tell, 

It  overcomes  heaven  by  pray'r — 
Permits  a  vile  worm  of  the  dust, 

With  God  to  commune  as  a  friend  ; 
To  hope  his  forgiveness  as  just, 

And  look  for  hrs  love  to  the  end. 

4  It  says  to  the  mountains,  "depart," 

That  stand  betwixt  God  and  the  soul; 
It  binds  up  the  broken  in  heart, 

And  makes  wounded  consciences  whole; 
Bids  sins  of  a  crimson  like  dye 

Be  spotless  as  snow>  and  as  white ; 
And  raises  the  sinner  on  high, 

To  dwell  with  the  angels  of  light. 

703         L.  M.     PSALM  63.  3.      Medley. 

1  A    WAKE,  my  soul,  in  joyful  lays, 

f\    And  sing  thy  great  Redeemer's  praise; 
He  justly  claims  a  song  from  me, 
His  loving  kindness,  O  how  free ! 

2  He  saw  me  ruined  by  the  fall, 
Yet  loved  me  notwithstanding  all; 
He  saved  me  from  my  lost  estate, 
His  loving  kindness,  O  how  great! 

3  Tho'  numerous  hosts  of  mighty  foes, 
Tho'  earth  and  hell  my  way  oppose, 
He  safely  leads  my  soul  along, 

His  loving  kindness,  O  how  strong! 

4  When  trouble,  like  a  gloomy  cloud, 
Has  gathered  thick  and  thundered  loud, 
He  near  my  soul  has  always  stood} 
His  loving  kindness,  O  how  good! 

5  Often  I  feel  my  sinful  heart 
Prone  from  Jesus  to  depart, 
But  tho'  I  have  him  oft  forgot, 
His  loving  kindness  changes  not. 

'3  Soon  shall  I  pass  the  gloomy  vale, 
Soon  all  my  mortal  powers  must  fail ; 


704-705     SPIRITUAL  SONGS. 

O  may  my  last  expiring  breath 
His  loving  kindness  sing  in  death! 
7  Then  let  me  mount  and  soar  away 
To  the  bright  worlds  of  endless  day ; 
And  sing  with  rapture  and  surprise, 
His  loving  kindness  in  the  skies. 

704  C.  M.     MARK  16.  15. 

1  ~W  JTARK!  hear  the  sound,  on  earth  'tis  found, 

[_  My  soul  delights  to  hear. 
Of  dying  love  that's  from  above, 
Of  pardon  bought  most  dear. 

2  God's  ministers,  a  flaming  fire, 

Are  passing  through  the  land; 
Their  voice  is  'hear,  repent  and  fear, 
King  Jesus  is  at  hand.' 

3  Young  converts  sing,  and  praise  their  King, 

And  bless  God's  holy  name; 
Whilst  older  saints  leave  their  complaints, 
And  joy  to  join  the  theme. 

4  Convinced  of  sin,  men  now  begin 

To  call  upon  the  Lord ; 
Trembling  they  pray,  and  mourn  the  day 
In  which  they  scorn'd  his  word. 

5  God's  chariot  rolls,  and  flights  the  soul's 

Of  those  who  hate  the  truth; 
And  saints  in  prayer,  cry  Lord  draw  near, 
Have  mercy  on  the  youth. 

6  Pour  down  a  shower  of  thy  great  power; 

On  every  aching  heart; 
On  all  who  try,  and  humbly  cry, 
That  they  may  have  a  part. 

7  Come  sinner's  all,  hear  now  God's  call, 

And  pray  with  one  accord  ; 
Saints,  raise  your  songs,  with  joyful  tongues, 
To  hail  th'  approaching  Lord. 

705  8s.     ISA.  7.  14.  25. 

1    IjIT"  E  angels  who  stand  round  the  throne, 
And  view  my  Immanuel's  face, 
In  rapturous  songs  make  him  known, 
Tune  all  your  soft  harps  to  his  praise. 


SPIRITUAL  SONGS.  7Q6 

2  He  formed  you  the  spirits  you  are, 

So  happy,  so  noble,  so  good; 
When  others  sunk  down  in  despair, 
ConfirmM  by  his  powers  ye  stood. 

3  Ye  saints  who  stand  nearer  than  they, 

And  cast  your  bright  crowns  at  his  feet, 
His  grace  and  his  glory  display, 
And  all  his  rich  mercies  relate. 

4  He  snatched  you  from  hell  and  the  grave, 

He  ransom'd  from  death  and  despair, 
For  you  he  was  mighty  to  save, 
Almighty  to  bring  von  safe  there. 

5  Oh!  when  will  the  periob  appear, 

When  I  shall  unite  in  your  song; 
I'm  weary  of  lingering  here, 
And  I  to  your  Saviour  belong. 

6  I'm  fettered  and  chained  up  in  clay, 

I  struggle  and  pant  to  be  free, 
I  long  to  be  soaring  away, 

My  God  and  my  Saviour  to  see. 

7  I  want  to  put  on  my  attire, 

Wash'd  white  in  the  blood  of  the  Lamb; 
1  want  to  be  one  of  his  choir, 
*  And  tune  my  sweet  harp  to  his  name. 

8  I  want,  Oh !  I  want  to  be  there, 

To  sorrow  and  sin  bid  adieu, 
Your  joy  and  your  friendship  to  share, 
To  wonder  and  worship  with  you. 

706         8s.  8s.  6s.     1  TIM.  6.  8,     R.  Hill. 

1  f  g  lELL  me  no  more  of  earthly  toys, 

1      Of  sinful  mirth  and  carnal  joys, 

The  things  I  loved  before  ; 
Let  me  but  view  my  Saviour's  face, 
And  teel  his  animating  grace, 

And  I  desire  no  ro 

2  Tell  me  no  more  of  praise  and  wealth, 
Tell  me  no  more  of  ease  and  health, 

For  these  have  all  their  snares; 
Let  me  but  know  my  sins  forgiven, 
And  see  my  name  enrolled  in  heaven; 

And  I  am  free  from  cares. 


707  SPIRITUAL  SONGS. 

3  Tell  me  no  more  of  lofty  towers, 
Delightful  gardens,  fragrant  bowers, 

For  these  are  trifling  things; 
The  little  room  for  me  designed, 
Will  suit  as  well  an  easy  mind, 
-As  palaces  of  kings. 

4  Tell  me  no  more  of  crowded  guests, 
Of  sumptuous  feasts  and  gaudy  dress, 

Extravagance  and  waste; 
My  little  table,  only  spread 
With  wholesome  herbs  and  wholesome  bread, 

Will  better  suit  my  taste. 

5  Give  me  the  Bible  in  my  hand, 
A  heart  to  read  and  understand, 

And  faith  to  trust  the  Lord; 
I'd  sit  at  home  from  day  to  day, 
Nor  urge  my  company  to  stay, 

Nor  wish  to  rove  abroad. 

707         S.  M.  PSALM  95.  15.  Watts. 

1  ^lOME  we  that  love  the  Lord, 
\_y  And  let  our  joys  be  known; 
Join  in  a  song  with  sweet  accord, 

And  thus  surround  the  throne. 

2  The  sorrows  of  the  mind 

Be  banish'd  from  the  place: 
Religion  never  was  design'd 
To  make  our  pleasures  less. 

3  Let  those  refuse  to  sing 

That  never  knew  our  God, 
But  children  of  the  heavenly  king 
May  speak  their  joys  abroad. 

4  The  men  of  grace  have  found 

Glory  begun  below; 
Celestial  fruits  on  earthly  ground, 
From  faith  and  hope  may  grow. 

5  The  hill  of  zion  yields 

A  thousand  sacred  sweets, 
Before  we  reach  the  heavenly  fields, 
Or  walk  the  golden  streets. 

6  Then  let  our  songs  abound, 

And  every  tear  be  dry; 


SPIRITUAL  SONGS.  70g 

>e  marching  through  Immanuel's  ground 
To  m  high. 

708         7s.  6s.     PHIL.  1.  23. 

1  g^%  WHEN  shall  I  see  Jesus, 
\^Jr   And  reign  with  him  above; 
And  fr  m  wring  fountain 

Drink  everlasting  love? 
When  shall  I  be  delivered 

From  this  vain  world  of  sin, 
And  with  my  blessed  Jesus 

Drink  endless  pleasures  in? 

2  But  now  I  am  a  soldier, 

My  Captain's  gone  before; 
He's  given  me  my  orders, 

And  bid  me  not  give  o'er; 
His  promises  are  faithful, 

A  righteous  crown  he'll  give, 
And  all  his  valiant  soldiers 

Eternally  shall  live. 

3  Through  grace  I  am  determined 

To  conquer  though  I  die; 
And  then  away  to  Jesus 

On  wings  of  love  I'il  fly, 
Farewell  to  sin  and  sorrow, 

I  bid  you  both  adieu ; 
And,  O,  my  friends!  prove  faithful, 

And  on  your  way  pursue. 

4  And  when  you  meet  with  troubles 

And  trials  on  your  way, 
Then  cast  your  cares  on  Jesus, 

And  don't  forget  to  pray. 
Gird  on  the  heavenly  armour 

Of  faith,  and  hope,  and  love; 
And  when  the  combat's  ended, 

Ho'il  earry  you  above. 

5  O  do  not  be  discouraged, 

For  Jesus  is  your  friend; 
And  if  you  want  more  knowledge, 

He'll  not  refuse  to  lend ; 
Neither  will  he  upbraid  you, 

Though  oftener  you  request; 
He'll  give  you  grace  to  conquer, 

And  take  you  home  to  rest. 


709-710    SPIRITUAL  SONGS. 

709  S.  M.     LUKE  13.  23.       Newton. 

1  TXESTRUCTION'S  dangerous  road 

\J    What  multitudes  pursue! 
While  that  which  leads  the  soul  to  God, 
Is  known  or  sought  by  few. 

2  Believers  find  the  way 

Through  Christ  the  living  gate;1 
But  those  who  hate  this  holy  way, 
Complain  it  is  too  straight. 

3  If  self  must  be  denied, 

And  sin  no  more  caress'd, 
They  rather  choose  the  way  that's  wide, 
And  strive  to  think  it  best. 

4  Encompassed  by  a  throng 

On  numbers  they  depend; 
They  say  so  many  can't  be  wrong, 
And  miss  a  happy  end. 

5  O  hear  the  Saviour's  word, 

"Strive  for  the  heavenly  gate; 
Many  will  call  upon  the  Lord, 
And  find  their  cries  too  late." 

6  Obey  the  gospel  call, 

And  enter  while  you  may; 
The  flock  of  Christ  is  always  small, 
And  none  are  safe  but  they. 

7  Lord,open  sinner's  eyes, 

Their  awful  state  to  see; 
And  make  them,  ere  the  storm  arise, 
To  thee  for  safety  flee. 

710  P.  M.     CANT.  2.  13.     Whitfield. 
|1SE,  my  soul!  and  stretch  thy  wings, 

Thy  better  portion  trace; 
tise  from  transitory  things. 

Towards  heav'n,  thy  native  place! 
Sun,  and  moon,  and  stars  decay, 

Time  shall  soon  this  earth  remove; 
Rise  my  soul,  and  haste  away 

To  seats  prepared  above. 
Rivers  to  the  ocean  run, 

Nor  stay  in  all  their  course; 


SPIRITUAL  SONGS.  7U 

Fire  ascending  seeks  the  sun, 

Both  speed  them  to  their  source: 
Thus  a  soul  new  born  of  God, 

Pants  to  view  his  glorious  face; 
Upward  tends  to  his  abode, 

To  rest  in  his  embrace. 
3  Cease,  ye  pilgrims,  cease  to  mourn, 

Press  onward  to  the  prize; 
Soon  the  Saviour  will  return, 

Triumphant  in  the  skies: 
Yet  a  season,  and  you  know 

Happy  entrance  will  be  given, 
All  your  sorrows  left  below, 

And  earth  exchanged  for  heaven. 

711         8s.  6s.     ISA.     1.  18. 

1  ^T"F<  sin  sick  souls  draw  near, 

g       And  banquet  with  your  King 
His  royal  bounty  share , 

And  loud  hosannas  sing: 
Here  mercy  reigns,  here  peace  abounds, 
Here's  blood  to  heal  your  dreadful  wounds 

2  Here's  clothing  for  the  poor, 

Here's  comfort  for  the  weak  ; 
Here's  strength  for  tempted  souls, 

And  cordials  for  the  sick — 
Here's  all  a  soul  can  want  or  need, 
Laid  up  in  Christ  the  living  Head. 

3  But  may  a  soul  like  mine, 

All  stain'd  with  guilt  a-n-d  blood, 
Approach  the  throne  of  grace, 

And  converse  hold  with  God? 
Yes!  Jesus  calls — come  sinners,  come, 
In  Mercy's  arms  there  yet  is  room. 

4  He's  on  a  throne  of  grace, 

And  waits  to  answer  prayer; 
What  tho'  thy  sin  and  guilt 

Like  crimson  doth  appear; 
The  blood  of  Christ  divinely  flows, 
A  healing  balm  for  all  thy  woes; 

5  On  earth  I'll  sing  his  love — 

In  heaven  I  too  shall  join 


712-713    SPIRITUAL  SONGS. 

The  ransomed  of  the  Lord, 

la  accents  all  divine; 
And  see  ray  Saviour  face  to  face, 
And  ever  dwell  in  his  embrace. 

712  C.  M.     PROV.  18.  24. 

.1   |^k    THAT  1  had  a  bosom  friend, 
\J  To  tell  ray  secrets  to! 
On  whose  advice  I  might  depend, 
In  every  thing  I  do. 

2  How  do  I  wander  up  and  down, 

And  no  one  pities  me: 
I  seem  a  stranger  quite  unknown, 
A  child  of  misery. 

3  None  lends  an  ear  to  my  complaint, 

Nor  minds  my  cries  or  tears : 
None  comes  to  cheer  me  tho'  I  faint, 
Nor  my  vast  burden  bears. 

4  Whilst  others  live  in  mirth  and  ease, 

And  feel  no  want  or 
Through  this  waste  howling  wilderness 
I  fuli  of  sorrows  go. 

5  O  faithless  soul  to  reason  thus, 

And  murmur  without  end : 
Did  Christ  expire  upon  the  cross, 
And  is  not  he  thy  friendl 

6  Why  dost  thou  envy  carnal  men, 

And  think  their  state  so  blest? 
How  great  salvation  hast  thou  seen, 
And  Jesus  is  thy  rest? 

7  What  can  this  lower  world  afford, 

Compared  with  gospel  grace? 
Thy  happiness  is  in  the  Lord, 
And  thou  shalt-see  his  face. 

713  P.  M.     REV.  2.  10. 

1    "     ¥~ARK!  how  the  gospel  trumpet  sounds! 
~j    Thro'  all  the  world  the  echo  bounds; 
And  Jesus  by  redeeming  blood, 
Is  bringing  sinners  home  to  God, 
And  guides  them  safely  by  his  word, 
To  endless  da  v. 


SPIRITUAL  SONGS.  7 14 

2  Hail  all  victorious,  conquering  Lord, 
By  all  the  heavenly  hosts  adored; 
Who  undertook  for  fallen  man, 

And  brought  salvation  through  thy  name, 
That  we  with  thee  might  live  and  reign 
In  endless  day. 

3  Fight  on,  ye  conquering  saints,  fight  on! 
And  when  the  conquest  you  have  won, 
Then  palms  of  victory  you  shall  bear, 
And  in  his  kingdom  have  a  share, 

And  crowns  of  glory  you  shall  wear 
In  endless  day. 

4  Thy  blood,  dear  Jesus,  once  was  spilt 
To  save  our  souls  from  sin  and  guilt ; 
And  sinners  now  may  come  to  God, 
And  rind  salvation  through  thy  blood, 
And  sail  by  faith  upon  that  flood, 

To  endless  day. 

5  Thro'  storms  and  calms  by  faith  we  steer, 
By  feeble  hope  and  gloomy  fear, 

Till  we  arrive  at  Canaan's  shore, 
Where  sin  and  sorrow  are  no  more; 
We'll  sing,  our  trials  are  all  o'er, 
To  endless  day. 

714         L.  M.     GEN.  24.  13.         Fellows. 

1  TH|AUGHTERS  of  Sion,  ye  who  sing 

%J   The  lofty  praises  of  your  King; 
Who  in  his  solemn  temple  dwell, 
And  of  his  boundless  glory  tell — 

2  Call  to  the  converts  at  your  gate, 
Why  should  they  longer  lingering  wait? 
Why  should  they  longer  fear  or  doubt? 
Why  should  they  longer  stay  without? 

3  Gently  reprove  them  for   delay; 

In  softest  language  chide  their  stay; 
Strive  with  your  songs  their  hearts  to  win, 
Ye  blessed  of  the  Lord,  come  in. 

4  Come  in,  ye  blessed  of  the  Lord, 
Ye  that  believe  his  holy  word; 
Come  and  receive  his  heavenly  bread, 
The  food  with  which  his  saints  are  fed. 


715-716     SPIRITUAL  SONGS. 

5  Your  Saviour's  boundless  goodness  prove, 
And  feast  on  his  redeeming  love: 

Come  all  ye  happy  souls  that  thirst, 
The  last  is  welcome  as  the  first. 

6  Come  to  his  table,  and  receive 
Whate'er  a  pardoning  God  can  give! 
His  love  through  every  age  endures, 
His  promise  and  himself  are  yours. 

715  L.  M.     EZEK.  34.  26.       Medley. 

1  "   "    ORD,  hear  a  burden'd  sinner  mourn, 

|_^  Who  gladly  would  to  thee  return; 
Thy  tender  mercies,  O  impart, 
And  take  away  this  stony  heart. 

2  'Tis  this  hard  heart  which  sinks  me  down, 
Nor  asks  thy  smile,  nor  fears  thy  frown; 
This  causes  all  my  woe  and  smart, 
Lord,  take  away  this  stony  heart. 

3  'Tis  this  hard  heart,  my  gracious  Lord, ' 
Which  scorns  thy  love,  and  slights  thy  -  word; 
Which  tempts  me  from  thee  to  depart, 
Lord  take  away  this  stony  heart. 

4  'Tis  this  hard  heart  which,  day  by  day, 
Would  shut  my  mouth,  nor  let  me  pray; 
Yea  would  from  every  duty  start, 
Lord,  take  away  this  stony  heart. 

5  Sure  the  blest  day  will  shortly  come, 
When  this  hard  heart  will  know  its  doom; 
When  I  no  more  shall  sin  retain, 

Nor  of  a  stony  heart  complain. 

716  8s.  7s.  4s.     LUKE  2.  14. 

1  OJIXNERS  will  you  scorn  the  message, 
^3   Sent  in  mercy  from  above? 
Every  sentence,  O  how  tender, 

Every  line  is  full  of  love: 

Listen  to  it, 
Every  line  is  full  of  love. 

2  Hear  the  heralds  of  the  gospel, 

News  from  Zion's  King  proclaim, 
To  each  rebel  sinner — ^pardon," 
Free  forgiveness  in  his  name. 


SPIRITUAL  SOi\TGS.  717 

How  important! 
Free  forgiveness  in  his  name. 

3  Tempted  souls,  they  bring  you  succour — 

Fearful  hearts,  they  quell  your  fears — 
And  with  news  of  consolation, 
Chase  away  the  falling  tears: 

Tender  heralds 
Chase  away  the  falling  tears. 

4  False  professors,  grovelling  worldlings, 

Callous  hearers  of  the  word ! 
While  the  messengers  address  you, 
Take  the  warnings  they  afford; 

We  intreat  you, 
Take  the  warnings  they  afford. 

5  Who  hath  our  report  believed  ? 

Who  received  the  joyful  word? 
Who  embrac'd  the  news  of  pardon, 
Offered  to  you  by  the  Lord? 

Can  you  slight  it, 
Offered  to  you  by  the  Lord? 

6  O  ye  angels,  hovering  round  us, 

Waiting  spirits  speed  your  way; 
Hasten  to  the  court  of  heaven, 
Tidings  bear  without  delay; 

Rebel  sinners, 
Glad  the  message  will  obey. 

717         C.  M.  LUKE  2.  10. 

1  iT^IOME  all  ye  mourning  sinners  now3 
\^y  Lo!  joyful  news  I  toll, 

The  Lord  hath  sent  salvation  down, 

For  souls  deserving  hell. 
The  angels  brought  the  tidings  down 

To  shepherds  in  the  field, 
That  God  a  Saviour  hath  proclaim'd, 

His  Son  he  had  reveal'd. 

2  Come  all  ye  poor  despised  souls, 

Unto  his  fold  repair; 
Where  God  his  boundless  love  unfolds; 

He  says  he'll  meet  you  there, 
His  glorious  presence  fills  our  souls, 

With  songs  of  loudest  praise; 


718-719    SPIRITUAL  SONGS. 

Let  all  that  want  a  Saviour  dear, 

Their  hearts  and  voices  raise. 
3  When  weeping  Mary  came  to  seek 

Her  Lord  with  a  perfume, 
She  found  the  napkin  and  the  sheet, 

Together  in  the  tomb. 
The  angels  said,  he  is  not  here, 

He's  risen  from  the  dead  ; 
And  streams  of  grace  to  sinners  flow, 

As  free  as  did  his  blood, 

718         C.  M.  LUKE  12.  32. 

1  /^kH'  yonder  see  that  narrow  way, 
\^f   Which  leads  to  endless  bliss; 
There  see  a  poor  despised  few 

Redeem'd  by  sovereign  grace. 

2  They  from  destruction's  city  came, 

To  Zion  upward  tend, 
The  bible  is  their  precious  map, 
And  God  himself  their  friend. 

3  Lord,  I  would  now  a  pilgrim  be, 

Guide  thou  my  feet  aright, 
I  would  not  for  ten  thousand  worlds, 
Be  banished  from  thy  sight. 

4  O  Sinners,  come  and  taste  his  love, 

Come  learn  his  pleasant  ways; 
And  let  your  own  experience  prove, 
The  sweetness  of  his  grace. 

719         P.  M.     REV.  2.  10. 
1    ^^lOME  all  ye  mourning  souls, 
Vy  Who  seek  rest  in  Jesus'  love, 
Who  place  your  whole  affections 

On  things  that  are  above; 
Come  let  us  join  together, 
And  hand  in  hand  go  on, 
Till  we  arrive  at  Canaan, 

Where  we  no  more  shall  mourn. 
2  Behold  how  Satan  rages, 
Temptations  do  abound  ; 
And  often  persecutions 
Beset  us  all  around. 


SPIRITUAL  SONGS.  720 

Our  friends  do  oft  forsake  us, 

They  count  us  low  and  mean, 
Because  we  love  the  name 

Of  the  despised  Nazarene. 

3  To  all  created  comforts 

We  freely  bid  farewell; 
By  faith  we  view  the  mansions 

Where  we  do  hope  to  dwell ; 
Our  Saviour  doth  invite  us, 

He  reaches  out  a  crown; 
To  comfort  and  protect  us, 

The  angels  wait  around. 

4  A  few  more  days  of  sorrow, 

And  Christ  will  call  us  home, 
To  dwell  with  him  in  glory, 

In  the  new  Jerusalem. 
Until  that  glorious  hour 

Let's  patiently  endure; 
For  if  we  follow  Jesus, 

We  know  the  prize  is  sure. 

720         L-  M.     LUKE  18.  13.         Medlb  : 

1  '      ITEAR,  gracious  God,  a  sinners  cry, 

[_   For  I  have  no  where  else  to  fly; 
My  hope,  my  only  hope's  in  thee, 
O  God,  be  merciful  to  me. 

2  To  thee  I  come,  a  sinner  poor, 
And  wait  for  mercy  at  thy  door; 
Indeed  I've  no  where  else  to  flee. 
O  God,  be  merciful  to  me. 

3  To  thee  I  come,  a  sinner  weak, 

And  scarce  know  how  to  pray  or  speak 
From  fear  and  weakness,  set  me  free, 
O  God,  be  merciful  to  me. 

4  To  thee  I  come,  a  sinner  vile, 
Upon  me,  Lord,  vouchsafe  to  smile? 
Mercy  alone  I  make  my  plea, 

O  God,  be  merciful  to  me. 

5  To  thee  I  come,  a  sinner  great, 
And  well  thou  knowest  all  my  state: 
Yet  full  forgiveness  is  with  thee, 

O  God,  be  merciful  to  me. 
3G 


721-722    SPIRITUAL  SONGS. 

6  To  thee  I  come,  a  sinner  lost, 

Nor  have  I  aught  whereon  to  trust ; 
But  where  thou  art,  Lord,  I  would  be, 
O  God,  be  merciful  to  me. 

7  To  glory  bring  me,  Lord,  at  last, 

And  there,  when  all  my  fears  are  past, 
With  all  the  saints  I'll  then  agree, 
God  has  been  merciful  to  me. 

721  C.  M.     PHIL.  2.  10.  Steele. 

1  M~ESUS!  in  thy  transporting  name 
0j    What  blissful  glories  rise! 
Jesus!  the  angels'  sweetest  theme — 

The  wonder  of  the  skies! 

2  Well  might  the  skies  with  wonder  view 

A  love  so  strange  as  thine! 
No  thought  of  angels  ever  knew 
Compassion  so  divine. 

3  Jesus!  and  didst  thou  leave  the  sky 

For  miseries  and  woes? 
And  didst  thou  bleed,  and  groan,  and  die, 
For  vile  rebellious  foes? 

4  Victorious  love!  can  language  tell 

The  wonders  of  thy  power; 
Which  conquer'd  all  the  force  of  hell 
In  that  tremendous  hour? 

5  What  glad  return  can  I  impart 

For  favors  so  divine? 
O  take  this  heart,  this  worthless  heart 
And  make  it  only  thine. 

722  L.  M.     ISA.  61.  3. 

1  "^[/WT^^5  O  my  souh  these  gloomy  fears? 

y  \     Why  all  these  sighs,  and  groans  and 
tears? 
O  why  this  Gcd-dishonoring  grief? 
Why  all  this  wretched  unbelief? 

2  Tho'  helpless  in  myself  I  lie, 
And  lost  to  all  eternity, 

Yet  I  shall  triumph  o'er  the  grave, 
Since  Jesus  came  to  seek  and  save. 

3  To  save  poor  sinners  such  as  me ; 
To  set  the  captive  prisoners  free; 


SPIRITUAL  SONGS,   723-724 

To  comfort  those  that  mourn — to  heal 
The  wounds  of  all  who  misery  feel. 

4  To  save  the  ruined  and  undone : 
To  seek  the  lost — Lord  I  am  one! 

I  see,  and  mourn  my  guilt  with  shame — 
To  seek  out  such  the  Saviour  came. 

5  Then  let  my  gratitude  abound — 

1  once  was  lost,  but  now  am  found; 
I  once  was  dead,  but  now  I  live; 
Praise,  praise  is  all  that  I  can  give. 

723  L.  M.     JER.  6.  16.  Anon. 

1  TNQUIRING  souls,  who  long  to  find 

[_   Pardon  of  sin,  and  peace  of  mind, 
Attend  the  voice  of  God  to-day, 
Who  bids  you  seek  the  good  old  way. 

2  The  righteousness,  th'  atoning  blood 
Of  Jesus  is  the  way  to  God ; 

O  may  we  then  no  longer  stray, 

But  walk  in  Christ,  the  good  old  way. 

3  The  prophets  and  apostles  too, 
Pursued  this  path  while  here  below; 
Then  let  not  fear  your  soul  dismay, 
But  come  to  Christ,  the  good  old  way. 

4  With  cautious  zeal  and  holy  care, 
In  this  dear  way  I'll  persevere; 
Nor  doubt  to  meet,  another  day, 

"Where  Jesus  is,  the  good  old  way. 

724  L.  M.     PSALM  27.  8. 

1  TEHOVAH  speaks:  "Seek  ye  my  face?" 
^P    My  soul  admires  the  wondrous  grace; 
I'll  seek  thy  face — thy  Spirit  give! 

O  let  me  see  thy  face,  and  live. 

2  Pll  wait,  perhaps  my  Lord  may  come, 
(If  I  turn  back  how  sad  my  doom!) 
And,  begging,  in  his  way  I'll  lie, 
Till  the  sweet  hour  he  passeth  by. 

3  Daily  I'll  seek,  with  cries  and  tears, 
With  secret  sighs,  and  fervent  prayers, 
And  if  not  heard,  I'll  weeping  sit, 
And  perish  at  the  Saviour's  feet. 


725-726    perfections  OF  god. 


APPENDIX. 

725  C.  M.     PSALM  95.     Watts. 

1  ^JING  to  the  Lord  Jehovah's  name, 
^5  And  in  his  strength  rejoice; 
When  his  salvation  is  our  theme, 

Exalted  be  our  voice. 

2  With  thanks  approach  his  awful  sight, 

And  psalms  of  honor  sing; 
The  Lord's  a  God  of  boundless  might, 
The  whole  creation's  King. 

3  Let  princes  hear,  let  angels  know, 

How  mean  their  natures  seem, 

Those  gods  on  high,  and  gods  below, 

When  once  compar'd  with  him. 

4  Earth,  with  its  caverns  dark  and  deep, 

Lies  in  his  spacious  hand ; 
He  fix'd  the  seas  what  bounds  to  keep, 
And  where  the  hills  must  stand. 

726  L.  M.     PSALM  89.  6.     Watts. 

1  T71TERNAL  power!  whose  high  abode 

VTA  Becomes  the  grandeur  of  a  God — 
Infinite  length  beyond  the  bounds, 
Where  stars  revolve  their  little  rounds. 

2  The  lowest  step  beneath  thy  seat 
Rises  too  high  for  Gabriel's  feet ; 
In  vain  the  tall  archangel  tries 

To  reach  thine  height  with  wondering  eyes 

3  Thy  dazzling  beauties  whilst  he  sings, 
He  hides  his  face  behind  his  wings; 
And  ranks  of  shining  thrones  around 
Fall  worshipping,  and  spread  the  ground. 

4  Lord!  what  shall  earth  and  ashes  do? 
We  would  adore  our  Maker  too : 
From  sin  and  dust  to  Thee  we  cry, 
"The  great,  the  holy,  and  the  high." 

5  Earth  from  afar  has  heard  thy  fame, 
And  worms  have  learnt  to  lisp  thy  name; 


PERFECTIONS  OF  GOD.     727-728 

But  O !  the  glories  of  thy  mind 
Leave  all  our  soaring  thoughts  behind. 
6  God  is  in  heaven,  and  men  below: 
Be  short  our  tunes ;  our  words  be  few : 
A  sacred  reverence  checks  our  songs, 
And  praise  sits  silent  on  our  tongues. 

727  L.  M.     PSALM  148. 

1  £~^i  OD!  the  eternal,  awful  name! 

\J|~  That  the  whole  heavenly  army  fears ; 
That  shakes  the  wide  creation's  frame, 
And  Satan  trembles  when  he  hears. 

2  Like  flames  of  fire  his  servants  are, 
And  light  surrounds  his  dwelling-place ; 
But,  O  ye  fiery  flames,  declare 

The  brighter  glories  of  his  face. 

3  'Tis  not  for  such  poor  worms  as  we 
To  speak  so  infinite  a  thing  ; 

But  your  immortal  eves  survey 

The  beauties  of  your  sovereign  King. 

4  Tell  how  he  shows  his  smiling  face, 
And  clothes  all  heaven  in  bright  array  ^ 

«        Triumph  and  joy  run  thro'  the  place 
And  songs  eternal  as  the  day. 

5  Proclaim  his  wonders  from  the  skies, 
Let  every  distant  nation  hear  j 

And  while  you  sound  his  lofty  praise, 
Let  humble  mortals  bow  and  fear. 

728  L.  M.     PSALM  136.     Watts. 

1  g^i  IVE  to  our  God  immortal  praise, 
%Jf  Mercy  and  truth  are  all  his  ways  ; 
"  Wonders  of  grace  to  God  belong, 
"Repeat  his  mercies  in  your  song." 

2  Give  to  the  Lord  of  lords  renown, 
The  King  of  kings  with  glory  crown: 
"  His  mercies  ever  shall  endure, 

"When  lords  and  kings  are  known  no  more." 

3  He  built  the  earth,  he  spread  the  sky, 
And  fix'd  the  starry  lights  on  high: 

"  Wonders  of  grace  to  God  belong, 
Repeat  his  mercies  in  your  song." 
30*' 


729-730     PERFECTIONS  OF  GOD. 

4  He  fills  the  sun  with  morning  light, 
He  bids  the  moon  direct  the  night: 
"  His  mercies  ever  shall  endure, 

u  When  suns  and  moons  shall  shine  no  more." 

5  He  saw  the  Gentiles  dead  in  sin, 
And  felt  his  pity  move  within: 

"  His  mercies  ever  shall  endure, 

"  When  death  and  sin  shall  reign  no  more.'" 

6  He  sent  his  Son  with  power  to  save 
From  guilt,  and  darkness,  and  the  grave  ; 
"Wonders  of  grace  to  God  belong, 

"Repeat  his  mercies  in  your  song." 

729  L.  M.     PHILIP  2.  6.     Watts. 

1  "O MGHT  King  of  glory,  dreadful  God! 

If  Our  spirits  bow  before  thy  seat; 
To  thee  we  lift  an  humble  thought, 
And  worship  at  thine  awful  feet. 

2  [Thy  power  hath  form'd,  thy  wisdom  sways, 
All  nature  with  a  sovereign  word; 

And  the  bright  world  of  stars  obeys 
The  will  of  their  superior  Lord.] 

3  [Mercy  and  truth  unite  in  one, 
And  smiling  sit  at  thy  right  hand  ; 
Eternal  justice  guards  thy  throne, 

And  vengeance  waits  thy  dread  command.] 

4  A  thousand  seraphs,  strong  and  bright, 
Stand  round  the  glorious  Deity; 

But  who,  amongst  the  sons  of  light, 
Pretends  comparison  with  thee  ? 

5  Yet  there  is  one,  of  human  frame, 
Jesus,  array'd  in  flesh  and  blood, 
Thinks  it  no  robbery  to  claim 

A  full  equality  with  God. 

730  L.  M.   I.  PETER.  1.  24.  *  Watts. 

1  "I  "    ORD,  we  are  blind,  we  mortals  blind, 

1  A  We  can't  behold  thy  bright  abode; 
O!  'tis  beyond  a  creature-mind 
To  glance  a  thought  half  way  to  God. 

2  Infinite  leagues  beyond  the  sky 
The  great  Eternal  reigns  alone, 


PERFECTIONS  OF  GOD.     731-732 

Where  neither  wings  nor  souls  can  fly, 
Nor  angels  climb  the  topless  throne. 

3  The  Lord  of  glory  builds  his  seat 
Of  gems  insufferably  bright, 
And  lays  beneath  his  sacred  feet 
Substantial  beams  of  gloomy  night. 

4  Yet,  glorious  Lord,  thy  gracious  eyes 
Look  through  and  cheer  us  from  above ; 
Beyond  our  praise  thy  grandeur  flies, 
Yet  we  adore,  and  yet  we  love. 

731  P.  ML     PSALM  89. 

1   Y  g  1HE  Lord  is  great !  ye  hosts  of  heaven,  adore 
i  him, 

And  ye  who  tread  this  earthly  ball; 
In  holy  songs  rejoice  aloud  before  him, 
And  shout  his  praise  who  made  you  all. 

I  The  Lord  is  great — his  majesty  how  glorious! 
Resound  his  praise  from  shore  to  shore ; 
O'er  sin,  and  death,  and  hell,  now  made  victorious, 
He  rules  and  reigns  for  evermore. 

3  The  Lord  is  grea" — his  mercy  how  abounding! 
Ye  angels,  strike  your  golden  chords ! 
O  praise  oar  God !  with  voice  and.  harp  resounding, 
The  Kinsj  of  kin^s,  and  Lord  of  lords! 

732  L.  M.     PSALM  103.     Watts. 

1  Y  |  ^IIE  Lord,  how  wondrous  are    his  ways! 

How  firm  his  truth!  how  large  his  grace! 
He  takes  his  mercy  for  his  throne, 
And  thence  he  makes  his  glories  known. 

2  Not  half  so  high  his  power  hath  spread 
The  starry  heavens  above  our  head ; 
As  his  rich  love  exceeds  our  praise, 
Exceeds  the  highest  hopes  we  raise. 

3  Not  half  so  far  hath  nature  placM 
The  rising  morning  from  the  west, 
As  his  forgiving  grace  removes 
The  daily  guilt  of  those  he  loves. 

4  How  slow  his  awful  wrath  to  rise ! 
On  swifter  wings  salvation  flies ; 


733-734.  peRpjbchons  of  god. 

And  if  he  lets  his  anger  burn, 
How  soon  his  frowns  to  pity  turn ! 
5  He  knows  how  soon  our  nature  die.-, 
Blasted  by  every  wind  that  flies ; 
Like  grass  we  spring  and  die  as  scon, 
Or  morning  fl< 

733     C.  M.     PSALM  69.     Moxtgoxeey. 

1  f  |  THOUSANDS  of  thousands  stand  around 

I      Thy  throne,  O  God  most  high ! 
Ten  thousand  times  ten  thousand  sound 
Thy  praise — but  who  am  I? 

2  Thy  brightness  unto  them  appears, 

Whilst  I  thy  footsteps  trace : 
A  sound  of  God  comes  to  my  ea 
But  they  behold  thy  face.* 

3  How  great  a  being,  Lord,  is  thine. 

Which  doth  all  beings  keep! 
Thy  knowledge  is  the  only  line 
To  sound  so  vast  a  deep 

4  How  good  art  Thou,  whose  goodness  is 

Our  Parent,  Nurse  and  Guide : 
Whose  streams  do  water  Paradise, 
And  all  this  earth  beside ! 

5  How  awful  is  thy  searching  eye, 

Witness  to  all  that's  true ! 

Dark  hell,  and  deep  hypocri 

Lie  plain  before  its  view. 

734         O.  M.     PSALM  111.     Watts. 

1   ^JONGS  of  immortal  praise  belong 
j^J   To  my  Almighty  God; 

He  has  my  heart,  and  he  my  tongue, 
To  spread  his  name  abroad. 

2  How  great  the  works  his  hand  hath  wrought! 

How  glorious  in  our  sight ! 
And  men  in  every  age  have  sought 
His  wonders  with  delight. 

3  How  most  exact  is  nature's  frame! 

How  wise  tlr  Eternal  Mind! 
His  counsels  never  change  the  scheme 
That  his  first  thoughts  designed. 


perfections  of  god.   735-736-737 

4  To  fear  thy  powV,  to  trust  thy  grace, 
Is  our  divinest  skill ; 
And  he's  the  wisest  of  our  race 
That  best  obeys  thy  wilL 

735  L.  M.     PSALM  146.     Watts. 

1  "  P)  RAISE  ye  the  Lord,  my  heart  shall  join 

In  work  so  pleasant,  so  divine  ; 
Now  while  the  flesh  is  mine  abode, 
And  when  my  soul  ascends  to  God, 

2  Praise  shall  employ  my  noblest  powers, 
While  immortality  endures  : 

My  days  of  praise  shall  ne'er  be  past, 
While  life,  and  thought,  and  being  last. 

3  Why  should  I  make  a  man  my  trust; 
Princes  must  die  and  turn  to  dust: 

Their  breath  departs,  their  pomp  and  powV, 
And  thoughts  all  vanish  in  an  hour. 

4  Happy  the  man  whose  hopes  rely 
On  Israel's  God, — he  made  the  sky, 
And  earth  and  seas,  with  all  their  train : 
And  none  shall  find  his  promise  vain, 

736  L.  M.     PSALM  103. 

1  /^KH  praise  the  Lord  in  that  blest  place, 
\J  From  whence  his  goodness  largely  flows: 
Praise  him  in  heaven — where  he  his  face 
Unveiled  in  perfect  glory  shows. 

2  Praise  him  for  all  the  mighty  acts, 
Which  he  in  our  behalf  hath  done; 
His  kindness  this  return  exacts, 

With  which  our  praise  should  equal  run 

3  Let  all  who  vital  breath  enjoy, 
The  breath  he  doth  to  them  afford, 
In  just  returns  of  praise  employ: 
Let  every  creature  praise  the  Lord. 

737  L.  M.     PSALM  145.     Watts. 

1    TVTTY  God,  my  King,  thy  various  praise, 
If  I     Shall  fill  the  remnant  of  my  days ; 
Thy  grace  employ  my  humble  tongue 
Till  death  and  glory  raise  the  song. 


738-739     PERFECTIONS  OF  GOD. 

2  The  wings  of  every  hour  shall  bear 
Some  thankful  tribute  to  thine  ear. 
And  every  setting  sun  shall  see 
New  works  of  duty  done  for  thee. 

3  Thy  truth  and  justice  I'll  proclaim; 
Thy  bounty  flows,  an  endless  stream; 
Thy  mercy  swift,  thine  anger  slow, 
But  dreadful  to  the  stubborn  foe. 

4  Thy  works  with  sovereign  glory  shine, 
And  speak  thy  majesty  divine : 

Let  every  realm  with  joy  proclaim 
The  sound  and  honor  of  thy  name. 

5  Let  distant  times  and  nations  raise 
The  long  succession  of  thy  praise ; 
And  unborn  ages  make  my  song 
The  joy  and  triumph  of  their  tongue. 

738  S.  M.     PSALM  103. 

1  ~J%/i~Y  soul,  repeat  his  praise 

|  y  B     Whose  mercies  are  so  great; 
Whose  anger  is  so  slow  to  rise, 
So  ready  to  abate. 

2  God  will  not  always  chide; 

And,  when  his  strokes  are  felt, 
His  strokes  are  fewer  than  our  crimes, 
And  lighter  than  our  guilt. 

3  High  as  the  heavens  are  rais'd 

Above  the  ground  we  tread, 
So  far  the  riches  of  his  grace, 
Our  highest  thoughts  exceed. 

4  His  power  subdues  our  sins, 

And  his  forgiving  love, 
Far  as  the  east  is  from  the  west, 
Doth  all  our  guilt  remove. 

5  The  pity  of  the  Lord, 

To  those  that  fear  his  name, 

Is  such  as  tender  parents  feel; 

He  knows  our  feeble  frame. 

739  P.  M.   PSALM  103. 

RAISE  the  Lord,  who  reigns  above, 
And  keeps  his  courts  below; 


p 


PERFECTIONS  OF  GOD.     740-741 

Praise  him  for  his  boundless  love, 
And  all  his  greatness  show. 

2  Praise  him  for  his  noble  deeds ; 

Praise  him  for  his  matchless  power; 
Him,  from  whom  all  good  proceeds, 
Let  earth  and  heaven  adore. 

3  Publish,  spread  to  all  around 

The  great  ImmanuePs  name : 
Let  the  gospel-trumpet  sound, 
Him  Prince  of  Peace  proclaim. 

4  Praise  him,  every  tuneful  string : 

All  the  reach  of  heavenly  art, 
Ali  the  power  of  music  bring, 
The  music  of  the  heart. 

740  S.  M.     PSALM  104.       Watts. 

1  "   "    ET  every  creature  join 

1  j  To  praise  th'  eternal  God: 
Ye  heavenly  hosts,  the  song  begin, 
And  sound  his  name  abroad. 

2  Thou  sun,  with  golden  beams, 

And  moon,  with  paler  rays, 
Ye  starry  lights,  ye  twinkling  flames, 
Shine  to  your  Maker's  praise. 

3  He  built  those  worlds  above, 

And  hVd  their  wonderous  frame  ; 
By  his  command  they  stand  or  move,  i> 

And  ever  speak  his  name. 

4  By  all  his  works  above 

His  honors  be  expressed! 
But  saints,  that  taste  his  saving  love, 
Should  sing  his  praises  best. 

741  C.  M.     JOB,  9.  10—2.     Watts. 

1  "    J~OW  should  the  sons  of  Adam's  race 

|_  Be  pure  before  their  God! 
If  he  contend  in  righteousness, 
We  fall  beneath  his  rod. 

2  To  vindicate  my  words  and  thoughts 

I'll  make  no  more  pretence ; 
Not  one  of  all  my  thousand  faults 
Can  bear  a  just  defence. 


742-743     PERFECTIONS  OF  GOD. 

3  Strong  is  his  arm,  his  heart  is  wise ; 

What  vain  presumers  dare 
Against  their  Maker's  hand  to  rise, 
Or  'tempt  th'  unequal  war? 

4  [Mountains,  by  his  almighty  wrath, 

From  their  old  seats  are  torn; 
He  shakes  the  earth  from  south  to  north, 
And  all  her  pillars  mourn. 

5  He  bids  the  sun  forbear  to  rise ; 

Th'  obedient  sun  forbears; 
His  hand  with  sackcloth  spreads  the  skies, 
And  seals  up  all  the  stars. 

742  C.  M.     PSALM  148.     Watts. 

lTT^ISE,  rise,  my  soul,  and  leave  the  ground, 
JE^)   Stretch  all  thy  thoughts  abroad, 
And  rouse  up  every  tuneful  sound 
To  praise  th'  eternal  God. 

2  Long  ere  the  lofty  skies  were  spread, 

Jehovah  fill'd  his  throne; 
Or  Adam  form'd,  or  angels  made, 
The  Maker  liv'd  alone. 

3  His  boundless  years  can  ne'er  decrease, 

But  still  maintain  their  prime  ; 
Eternity's  his  dwelling-place, 
And  ever  is  his  time. 

4  While;  like  a  tide,  our  minutes  flow, 

The  present  and  the  past, 

He  fills  his  own  immortal  noic, 

And  sees  our  ages  waste. 

5  The  sea  and  sky  must  perish  too, 

And  vast  destruction  come : 
The  creatures — look !  how  old  they  grow, 
And  wait  their  fiery  doom. 

6  Well,  let  the  sea  shrink  all  away, 

And  flame  melt  down  the  skies, 
My  God  shall  live  an  endless  day, 
When  th'  old  creation  dies. 

743  L.  M.     PSALM  89. 

ITH  deepest  reverence,  at  thy  throne, 
Jehovah,  peerless  and  unknown, 


"W 


PERFECTIONS  OF  GOD.     744-745 

Our  feeble  spirits  strive,  in  vain, 

A  glimpse  of  thee,  great  God,  to  gain. 
2  Who,  by  the  closest  search,  can  find 
Thy  mighty,  uncreated  mind? 
Nor  men  nor  angels  can  explore 

Thy  heights  of  love,  thy  depths  of  power. 
3^We  know  thee  not;  but  this  we  know, 

Thou  reignest  above,  thou  reignest  below; 
And  though  thine  essence  is  unknown, 
To  all  the  world  thy  power  is  shown. 
4  That  power  we  trace  on  every  side  ; 
O  may  thy  wisdom  be  our  guide ! 
And  while  we  live,  and  when  we  die, 
May  thine  almighty  love  be  nigh. 

744  L.  M.     JOHN  1.     Montgomery. 

1  dT\  l°ve  •  beyond  conception  great, 

\^J  That  formed  the  vast  stupendous  plan ! 
Where  all  divine  perfections  meet 
To  reconcile  rebellious  man. 

2  There  wisdom  shines  in  fullest  blaze, 

And  justice  all  her  right  maintains — ■ 
Astonished  angels  stoop  to  gaze, 
While  mercy  o'er  the  guilty  reigns. 

3  Yes,  mercy  reigns,  and  justice  too, 

In  Christ  they  both  harmonious  meet; 
He  paid  to  justice  all  her  due, 
And  now  he  fills  the  mercy-seat. 

745  C.  M.     EPH.  1.  2. 

1  If/7"  EEP  silence — all  created  things, 

g^    And  wait  your  Maker's  nod; 
My  soul  stands  trembling  while  she  sings 
The  honors  of  her  God. 

2  Life,  death,  and  hell,  and  worlds  unknown, 

Hang  on  his  firm  decree ; 
He  sits  on  no  precarious  throne, 
Nor  borrows  leave  to  be. 

3  His  providence  unfolds  his  book, 

And  makes  his  counsels  shine  ; 
Each  opening  leaf — and  every  stroke, 
Fulfils  some  deep  design. 
37 


746-747  CREATION  AND  providence. 

4  My  God,  I  would  not  long  to  see 

My  fate,  with  curious  eyes — 
What  gloomy  lines  are  writ  for  me, 
Or  what  bright  scenes  may  rise. 

5  In  thy  fair  book  of  life  and  grace, 

Oh  may  I  find  my  name, 
Recorded  in  some  humble  place, 
Beneath  my  Lord — the  Lamb. 

746  L.  M.     PSALM  100.     Watts. 

1  TJEFORE  Jehovah's  awful  throne, 

[J  Ye  nations,  bow  with  sacred  joy : 
Know  that  the  Lord  is  God  alone; 
He  can  create  and  he  destroy. 

2  His  sovereign  power,  without  our  aid, 

Made  us  of  clay  and  form'd  us  men ; 
And  when,  like  wandVing  sheep,  we  stray'd, 
He  brought  us  to  his  foid  again. 

3  We  are  his  people,  we  his  care, 

Our  souls,  and  all  our  mortal  frame  -7 
What  lasting  honors  shall  we  rear, 
Almighty  Maker,  to  thy  name  ? 

4  We'll  crowd  thy  gates  with  thankful  songs, 

High  as  the  heavens  our  voices  raise; 
And  earth  with  her  ten  thousand  tongues, 
Shall  fill  thy  courts  with  sounding  praise. 

5  Wide  as  the  world  is  thy  command, 

Vast  as  eternity  thy  love ; 
Firm  as  a  rock  thy  truth  must  stand, 

When  rolling  years  shall  cease  to  move. 

747  L.  M.     PSALM  57.     Watts 

1  "TVTTY  God,  in  whom  are  all  the  springs 

y  §     Of  boundless  love,  and  grace  unknown, 
Hide  me  beneath  thy  spreading  wings, 
Till  the  dark  cloud  is  overblown. 

2  Up  to  the  heavens  I  send  my  cry ; 

The  Lord  will  my  desires  perform : 
He  sends  his  angel  from  the  sky, 

And  saves  me  from  the  threatening  storm. 

3  Be  thou  exalted,  O  my  God, 

Above  the  heavens  where  angels  dwell  j 


CREATION  AND  PROVIDENCE.     748-749 

Thy  power  on  earth  be  known  abroad, 

And  land  to  land  thy  wonders  tell. 
4  My  heart  is  fix'd;  my  song  shall  raise 

Immortal  honors  to  thy  name ; 
Awake,  my  tongue  to  sound  his  praise, 

My  tongue  the  glory  of  my  frame. 
High  o'er  the  earth  his  mercy  reigns, 

And  reaches  to  the  utmost  sky; 
His  truth  to  endless  years  remains, 

When  lower  worlds  dissolve  and  die. 
6  Be  thou  exalted,  O  my  God, 

Above  the  heavens,  where  angels  dwell; 
Thy  power  on  earth  be  known  abroad, 

And  land  to  land  thy  wonders  tell. 

748  L.  M.    DEUT.  8.  2. 

ljlV/J'Y  God!  accept  my  grateful  songs, 
|f  I     To  thee  my  highest  praise  belongs. 
My  tribute  here  to  thee  I'll  bring, 
And  joyful  all  thy  mercies  sing. 

2  My  life  has  ever  been  thy  care, 
Thy  sov'reign  goodness  still  I  share; 
In  praises  I'll  exert  my  skill, 
Mindful  of  all  thy  leading  still. 

3  Through  all  life's  dark  and  rugged  way, 
What  scenes  of  love  does  God  display  I 
How  wise,  how  kind  his  holy  will ! 
Remember  how  he  leads  thee  still. 

4  Thro'  storms  and  tempests,  snares  and  death, 
He  guards  thy  soul,  he  keeps  thy  breath; 
His  faithful  promise  to  fulfil; 

Remember  how  he  leads  thee  still. 

5  'Tis  all  to  humble  thee,  and  prove 

His  wisdom,  goodness,  power,  and  love ; 
To  try  thy  heart,  and  bow  thy  will ; 
Remember  how  he  leads  thee  still. 

749  C.  M.     HEBREWS  12.     Montgomery. 

1  ""^"^THILE  thee  I  seek,  protecting  Power! 
j\     Be  my  vain  wishes  stilled  ; 
And  may  this  consecrated  hour 
With  better  hopes  be  filled, 


750-751  ™  FALL. 

2  Thy  love  the  powers  of  thought  bestowed ; 

To  thee  my  thoughts  would  soar; 
Thy  mercy  o'er  my  life  has  flowed ; — 
That  mercy  I  adore ! 

3  In  each  event  of  life,  how  clear 

Thy  ruling  hand  I  see ! 
Each  blessing  to  my  soul  more  dear, 
Because  conferred  by  thee. 

4  In  every  joy  that  crowns  my  days, 

In  every  pain  I  bear, 
My  heart  shall  find  delight  in  praise, 
Or  seek  relief  in  prayer. 

750  C.  ML     JOB,  5.  6,  8.        Watts. 

1  l^TOT  from  the  dust  affliction  grows, 
JL^I     N°r  troubles  rise  by  chance ; 
Yet  we  are  born  to  care  and  woes ! 

A  sad  inheritance ! 

2  As  sparks  break  out  from  burning  coals, 

And  still  are  upwards  borne; 
So  grief  is  rooted  in  our  souls, 
And  man  grows  up  to  mourn : 

3  Yet  with  my  God  I  leave  my  cause, 

And  trust  his  promised  grace ; 
He  rules  me  by  his  well-known  laws 
Of  love  and  righteousness. 

4  Not  all  the  pains  that  e'er  I  bore 

Shall  spoil  my  future  peace, 
For  death  and  hell  can  do  no  more 
Than  what  my  Father  please. 

751  C.  M,     1  PET.  5.  8.     Watts. 

1  l^TOW  Satan  comes  with  dreadful  joar, 
J_^|     And  threatens  to  destroy; 

He  worries  whom  he  can't  devour 
With  a  malicious  joy. 

2  Ye  sons  of  God,  oppose  his  rage  ; 

Resist,  and  h'ell  be  gone; 
Thus  did  our  dearest  Lord  engage 
And  vanquish  him  alone. 

3  Now  he  appears  almost  divine ! 

Like  innocence  and  love; 


THE  FALL.         752-753 

But  the  old  serpent  lurks  within, 

When  he  assumes  the  dove. 
4  Fly  from  the  false  deceiver's  tongue, 

Ye  sons  of  Adam,  fly ! 
Our  parents  found  the  snare  too  strong. 

Nor  should  the  children  try. 

752  L.  M.     ROM.  7.  19.     Cruttenden. 

1  ~^^ST7~HAT  jarring  natures  dwell  within, 

j\     Imperfect  bliss,  remaining  sin; 
Nor  this  can  reign,  nor  that  prevail, 
Though  each  by  turns  my  heart  assail. 

2  Now  I  complain,  and  groan,  and  die; 
Now  raise  my  songs  of  triumph  high : 
Sing  a  rebellious  passion  slain, 

Or  mourn  to  feel  it  live  again. 

3  One  happy  hour  beholds  me  rise, 
Borne  upwards  to  my  native  skies ; 
While  faith  assists  my  soaring  flight, 
To  realms  of  joy  and  worlds  of  light. 

4  Scarce  a  few  hours  or  minutes  roll, 
Ere  earth  reclaims  my  captive  soul  ; 
I  feel  its  sympathetic  force, 

And  headlong  urge  my  downward  course. 

5  Great  God,  assist  me  through  the  fight, 
Make  me  to  triumph  in  thy  might; 
Thou  the  desponding  heart  canst  raise, 
The  victory  mine,  and  thine  the  praise. 

753  C.  M.     JAMES  i.  14.       Watts. 

1  CjJIN  hath  a  thousand  treacherous  arts 
£^5   To  practise  on  the  mind ; 

With  flatt'ring  looks  she  tempts  our  hearts, 
But  leaves  a  sting  behind. 

2  With  names  of  virtue  she  deceives 

The  aged  and  the  young; 
And  while  the  heedless  wretch  believes, 
She  makes  his  fetters  strong. 

3  She  pleads  for  all  the  joys  she  brings, 

And  gives  a  fair  pretence; 
But  cheats  the  soul  of  heavenly  tilings, 
And  chains  it  down  to  sense. 


754-755       scripture. 

4  So  on  a  tree  divinely  fair, 
Grew  the  forbidden  food; 
Our  mother  took  the  poison  there, 
And  tainted  all  her  blood. 

754  L   M.    JEREM.  13.  23.    Watts. 

1  "   "    ET  the  wild  leopards  of  the  wood 

\_j  Put  off  the  spots  that  nature  gives, 
Then  may  the  wicked  turn  to  God, 
And  change  their  tempers  and  their  lives. 

2  As  well  might  Ethiopean  slaves 
Wash  out  the  darkness  of  their  skin  ; 
The  dead  as  well  may  leave  their  graves, 

As  old  transgressors  cease  to  sin. 

3  Where  vice  has  held  its  empire  long, 
'Twill  not  endure  the  least  control ; 
None  but  a  power  divinely  strong, 
Can  turn  the  current  of  the. soul. 

4  Great  God !  I  own  thy  power  divine, 
That  works  to  change  this  heart  of  mine  j 
I  would  be  formM  anew,  and  bless 

The  wonders  of  creating  grace. 

755  L.  M.     ROM,  1.  16.  Watts. 

1  "   "    ET  everlasting  glories  crown 

\_2  Thy  head,  my  Saviour,  and  my  Lord; 
Thy  hands  have  brought  salvation  down, 
And  writ  the  blessing  in  thy  word. 

2  [What  if  we  trace  the  globe  around 
And  search  from  pole  to  pole  again, 
There  shall  be  no  religion  found 
So  just  to  God,  so  safe  for  man.] 

3  In  vain  the  trembling  conscience  seeks 
Some  solid  ground  to  rest  upon; 

With  long  despair  the  spirit  breaks, 
Till  we  apply  to  Christ  alone. 

4  How  well  thy  blessed  truths  agree ! 
How  wise  and  holy  thy  commands ! 
Thy  promises,  how  firm  they  be ! 
How  firm  our  hope  and  comfort  stands ! 

5  Should  all  the  forms  that  men  devise, 
Assault  my  faith  with  treach'rous  art, 


SCRIPTURE.756-757-75S 

I'd  call  them  vanity  and  lies, 
And  bind  the  gospel  to  my  heart. 

756  L.  M.     HEBREWS  1.  1.     Watts. 

1  5T  1 1WAS  by  an  order  from  the  Lord, 

The  ancient  prophets  spoke  his  word; 
His  spirit  did  their  tongues  inspire, 
And  warm'd  their  hearts  with  heavenly  fire. 

2  The  works  and  wonders  which  they  wrought 
Confirm'd  the  messages  they  brought; 

The  prophet's  pen  succeeds  his  breath, 
To  save  the  holy  words  from  death. 

3  Great  God!  mine  eyes  with  pleasure  look 
On  the  dear  volume  of  thy  book  ; 
There  my  Redeemer's  face  I  see, 

And  read  his  name  who  died  for  me. 

4  Let  the  false  raptures  of  the  mind 
Be  lost  and  vanish  in  the  wind  ; 
Here  I  can  fix  my  hope  secure  ; 
This  is  thy  word  and  must  endure. 

757  C.  M.     PSALM  119.  96.     Watts, 

1  ~1~    ET  all  the  heathen  writers  join 

g   j  To  form  one  perfect  book ; 
Great  God,  if  once  compared  with  thine, 
How  mean  their  writings  look! 

2  Not  the  most  perfect  rules  they  gave 

Could  shew  one  sin  forgiv'n, 

Nor  lead  a  step  beyond  the  grave; 

But  thine  conduct  to  heav'n. 

3  I've  seen  an  end  to  what  we  call 

Perfection  here  below : 
How  short  the  pow'rs  of  nature  fall, 
And  can  no  further  go! 

4  Yet  men  would  fain  be  just  with  God, 

By  works  their  hands  have  wrought; 
But  thy  commands,  exceeding  broad, 
Extend  to  ev'ry  thought. 

758  C.  M.     JOSHUA  10.         CowrER, 
1      A     GLORY  gilds  the  sacred  page, 

/^fr     Majestic,  like  the  sun; 

It  gives  a  light  to  every  age — 

It  give?,  but  borrows  none, 


759-760      REPENTANCE  AND  PARDON 

2  The  hand  that  gave  it  still  supplies 

The  gracious  light  and  heat; 
His  truths  upon  the  nations  rise — 
They  rise,  but  never  set. 

3  Let  everlasting  thanks  be  thine, 

For  such  a  bright  display, 
As  makes  a  world  of  darkness  shine 
With  beams  of  heavenly  day. 

4  My  soul  rejoices  to  pursue 

The  steps  of  him  I  love, 
Till  glory  breaks  upon  my  view 
In  brighter  worlds  above. 

759  C.  M.     ROM.  2.  4.     Watts. 

1  A    ND  are  we  wretches  yet  alive ; 
f\    And  do  we  yet  rebel? 

'Tis  boundless,  'tis  amazing  love, 
That  bears  us  up  from  hell ! 

2  The  burden  of  our  weighty  guilt 

Would  sink  us  down  to  flames, 
And  threat'ning  vengeance  rolls  above, 
To  crush  our  feeble  frames. 

3  Almighty  goodness  cries,  "Forbear;" 

And  straight  the  thunder  stays: 
And  dare  we  now  provoke  his  wrath, 
And  weary  out  his  grace  ? 

4  Lord,  we  have  long  abusM  thy  love, 

Too  long  indulg'd  our  sin : 
Our  aching  hearts  e'en  bleed  to  see 
What  rebels  we  have  been. 

5  No  more,  ye  lusts,  shall  you  command ; 

No  more  will  we  obey: 
Stretch  out,  O  God,  thy  conqu'ring  hand, 
And  drive  thy  foes  away. 

760  C.  M.     LUKE  15. 

1  £~\  'TIS  a  soul-transporting  sight! 
\J  It  gladdens  earth  and  heav'n! 
To  see  a  sinful  heart  contrite, 

A  sinner's  sins  forgiv'n! 

2  God  smiles  to  see  a  wretch,  undone, 

To  happy  state  restored; 


INGRATITUDE  BEWAILED.  761-762 

Meets  gladly  his  returning  son, 

And  takes  him  to  his  board. 
3  Whilst  Jesus,  with  delighted  eyes, 

Beholds  his  promisM  seed; 
Sees  from  his  death  new  triumphs  rise 

In  Satan's  captives  freed. 

761  C.  M.     LUKE  18.  13.     Stenxett. 

1  XJROSTRATE,  dear  Jesus!  at  thy  feet 

A  guilty  rebel  lies; 
And  upwards  to  the  mercy-seat 
Presumes  to  lift  his  eyes. 

2  Oh,  let  not  justice  frown  me  hence ; 

Stay,  stay  the  vengeful  storm : 
Forbid  it,  that  Omnipotence 
Should  crush  a  feeble  worm. 

3  If  tears  of  sorrow  would  suffice 

To  pay  the  debt  I  owe, 
Tears  should  from  both  my  weeping  eyes 
In  ceasless  torrents  flow. 

4  But  no  such  sacrifice  I  plead 

To  expiate  my  guilt; 
No  tears,  but  those  which  thou  hast  shed, — 
No  blood,  but  thou  hast  spilt. 

5  Think  of  thy  sorrows,  dearest  Lord! 

And  all  my  sins  forgive : 
Justice  will  well  approve  the  word 
That  bids  the  sinner  live. 

762  S.  M.     ISAIAH  1.  2.     Watts, 

1  TS  this  the  kind  return, 

L  And  these  the  thanks  we  owe, 
Thus  to  abuse  eternal  love, 
Whence  all  our  blessings  flow ! 

2  To  what  a  stubborn  frame 

Hath  sin  reducM  our  mind ! 
What  strange  rebellious  wretches  we, 
And  God  as  strangely  kind ! 

3  [On  us  he  bids  the  sun 

Shed  his  reviving  rays; 
For  us  the  skies  their  circles  run, 
To  lengthen  out  our  days. 


L1 


763-764-765  Joy  in  god. 

4  The  brutes  obey  their  God, 

And  bow  their  necks  to  men  ; 
But  we,  more  base,  more  brutish  things, 
Reject  his  easy  reign.] 

763  C.  M.     PSALM  149.        Watts. 
ET  them  neglect  thy  glory,  Lord, 

Who  never  knew  thy  grace; 
But  our  loud  song  shall  still  record 
The  wonders  of  thy  praise. 

2  We  raise  our  shouts,  O  God,  to  thee, 

And  send  them  to  thy  throne; 
All  glory  to  th'  United  Three, 
The  Undivided  One! 

3  'Twas  he,  (and  we'll  adore  his  name) 

That  form'd  us  by  a  word  ; 
'Tis  he  restores  our  ruinM  frame; 
Salvation  to  the  Lord! 

4  Hosanna!  let  the  earth  and  skies 

Repeat  the  joyful  sound; 
Rocks,  hills,  and  vales  reflect  the  voice 
In  one  eternal  round. 

764  |  C.  M.     PSALM  73.  24. 

1  "■.!  TERNAL  God,  our  wondering  souls 

\^j  Admire  thy  matchless  grace; 
That  thou  wilt  walk — that  thou  wilt  dwell 
With  Adam's  sinful  race. 

2  Cheered  with  thy  presence,  I  can  trace 

The  desert  with  delight: 
Through  all  the  gloom  one  smile  of  thine 
Can  dissipate  the  night. 

3  Nor  shall  I  through  eternal  days 

A  restless  pilgrim  roam; 
Thy  hand,  that  now  directs  my  course, 
Shall  soon  convey  me  home. 

4  Joyful  my  spirit  will  consent 

To  drop  its  mortal  load, 
And  hail  the  sharpest  pangs  of  death, — 
That  break  its  way  to  God. 

765  7s.     PSALM  98.     Baebauld. 
1    "TOY  to  the  followers  of  the  Lord! 

qj    Thus  saith  the  sure,  the  eternal  word, 


grace.  766-767 

Not  of  earth  the  joy  it  brings, 
Tempered  in  celestial  springs. 

2  'Tis  the  joy  of  pardoned  sin, 

When  conscience  cries,  'Tis  well  within; 
'Tis  the  joy  that  fills  the  breast 
When  the  passions  sink  to  rest. 

3  ^Tis  a  joy  that,  seated  deep, 
Leaves  not  when  we  sigh  and  weep; 
It  spreads  itself  in  holy  deeds, 
With  sorrow  sighs,  in  pity  bleeds. 

766  C.  M.    JAMES  1.  17. 

1  T7JATHER,  to  thee  our  souls  we  lift, 

£j     On  thee  our  hope  depends, 
Convinced  that  every  perfect  gift 
From  thee  alone  descends. 

2  Mercy  and  grace  are  thine  alone, 

And  power  and  wisdom,  too; 
Without  the  spirit  of  thy  Son 
We  nothing  good  can  do. 

3  Thou  all  our  works  in  us  hast  wrought, 

Our  good  is  all  divine  ; 
The  praise  of  every  holy  thought 
And  righteous  word,  is  thine. 

4  From  thee — through  Jesus — we  receive 

The  power  on  thee  to  call  ; 
In  thee,  O  Lord,  we  move,  and  live — 
Our  God  is  all  in  all. 

767  P.  M.     JEREM.  31.  3. 

1  TN  songs  of  sublime  adoration  and  praise 

Ye  pilgrims!  for  Sion  who  press, 
Break  forth  and  extol  the  great  Ancient  of  Days, 
His  rich  and  distinguishing  grace. 

2  His  love  from  eternity  fix'd  upon  you, 

Broke  forth  and  discover'd  its  flame, 
When  each  in  the  cords  of  his  kindness  he  drew, 
And  brought  you  to  love  his  great  name. 

3  O  had  he  not  pitied  the  state  you  were  in, 

Your  bosoms  his  love  had  ne'er  felt:  [sin, 

You  all  would  have  liv'd,  would  have  died  too  in 
And  sunk  with  the  load  of  your  ffiiflt. 


768 770  CONFIDENCE  IN  GOD.  FAITH. 

4  What  was  there  in  you  that  could  merit  esteem, 

Or  give  the  Creator  delight? 
'Twas  "even  so,  Father!"  you  ever  must  sing, 
"Because  it  seemM  good  in  thy  sight." 

5  'Twas  all  of  thy  grace  we  were  brought  to  obey, 

While  others  were  suffer'd  to  go 
The  road  which  by  nature  we  chose  as  our  way ! 
Which  leads  to  the  regions  of  woe. 

6  Then  give  all  the  glory  to  his  holy  name, 

To  him  all  the  glory  belongs; 
Be  your's  the  high  joy  still  to  sound  forth  his  fame, 
And  crown  him  in  each  of  your  songs. 

768  C.  M.    ISA.  40.  27.    Watts. 

1  "%  ^T7~  HENCE  do  our  mournful  thoughts  arise? 

y   v       And  where  \s  our  courage  fled? 
Has  restless  sin,  and  raging  hell 
Struck  all  our  comforts  dead? 

2  Have  we  forgot  th'  almighty  name 

That  formed  the  earth  and  sea  ? 
And  can  an  all-creating  arm 
Grow  weary  or  decay? 

3  Almighty  strength  and  boundless  grace 

In  our  Jehovah  dwell ! 
He  gives  the  conquest  to  the  weak, 
And  treads  their  foes  to  hell. 

4  Mere  mortal  power  shall  fade  and  die, 

And  youthful  vigor  cease; 
But  we,  that  wait  upon  the  Lord, 
Shall  feel  our  strength  increase. 

769  C.  M.     JER.  31.  17. 

1  "I  TAKE  Thee  at  thy  gracious  word : 

L  Let  it  accomplishM  be : 
According  to  thy  promise,  Lord, 
In  death  remember  me ! 

2  O  seal  it,  Lord,  upon  my  heart  ; 

And  when  I  life  resign, 
My  hope  if  in  my  end  Thou  art, 
Thou  art  forever  mine. 

770  C.  ML     JOHN  3.  11.     Watts. 
1    ^JO  did  the  Hebrew  prophet  raise 

J!^5  The  brazen  serpent  high; 


O' 


FAITH.     HUMILITY.  771-772 

The  wounded  felt  immediate  ease, 
The  camp  forbore  to  die. 

2  "Look  upward  in  the  dying  hour, 

"And  live,"  the  prophet  cries ; 

But  Christ  performs  a  nobler  cure, 

When  Faith  lifts  up  her  eyes. 

3  High  on  the  cross  the  Saviour  hung, 

High  in  the  heavens  he  reigns ; 
Here  sinners,  by  th'  old  serpent  stung, 
Look,  and  forget  their  pains. 

4  When  God's  own  Son  is  lifted  up, 

A  dying  world  revives ; 
The  Jew  beholds  the  glorious  hope, 
Th'  expiring  Gentile  lives. 

771  S.  M.     REV.  12.  10. 

^R  Captain  leads  us  on, 
He  beckons  from  the  skies, 
He  reaches  out  a  starry  crown, 
And  bids  us  take  the  prize. 

2  "Be  faithful  unto  death, 
Partake  my  victory, 

And  thou  shalt  wear  this  glorious  wreath, 
And  thou  shalt  reign  with  me." 

3  'Tis  thus  the  righteous  Lord 
To  every  soldier  saith ; 

Eternal  life  is  the  reward 
Of  all-victorious  faith. 

4  Who  conquer  in  his  might, 
The  victor's  meed  receive; 

They  claim  a  kingdom  in  his  right, 
Which  God  shall  freely  give. 

772  S.  M.     JOHN,  3.  16.     Montgomery. 

1  T    ESS  than  the  least  of  all 

|  j  Thy  mercies,  Lord,  are  we; 
Yet,  for  the  greatest  we  may  call, 
The  greatest  are  most  free. 

2  Thy  Son  Thou  didst  not  spare, 
Yet  us  Thou  sparest  still; 

Him  didst  Thou  send  our  guilt  to  bear, 
Our  righteousness  fulfil. 
31 


773-774  love,   adoption. 

3  For  such  amazing  grace, 
What  can  poor  sinners  give '? 

At  thy  command,  we  seek  thy  face; 
We  meet  our  Judge,  and  live. 

4  The  world  we  would  forsake, 
Our  all  to  Thee  resign; 

O  save  us  for  thy  mercies'  sake ! 
O  save  us, — we  are  thine! 

773      L.  M.     1  COR.  13.  1—3.     Watts. 

1   TJ  AD  I  the  tongues  of  Greeks  and  Jews, 

JLX  And  nobler  speech  than  angels  use, 

It  Jove  be  absent,  I  am  found 

Like  tinkling  brass,  an  empty  sound. 
I  Were  I  inspired  to  preach  and  tell 

All  that  is  done  in  heaven  and  hell; 

Or  could  my  faith  the  world  remove, 

fetill  I  am  nothing  without  love. 
1  Should  I  distribute  all  my  store, 

To  feed  the  bowels  of  the  poor, 

Or  give  my  body  to  the  flame, 

To  gain  a  martyr's  glorious  name: 

If  love  to  God  and  love  to  men 

Be  absent,  all  my  hopes  are  vain; 

Nor  tongues,  nor  gifts,  nor  fiery  zeal, 

The  work  of  love  can  e'er  fulfil. 

774  7s.     1  JOHN  3.  1,  2.    Hammond/ 

1  X>LESSEDare  the  sons  of  God; 
_fj  They  are  bought  with  Jesus'  blood; 

They  are  ransom'd  from  the  grave 

Life  eternal  they  shall  have. 

2  God  did  love  them  in  his  Son 
Long  before  the  world  begun; 
They  the  seal  of  this  receive, 
When  on  Jesus  they  believe. 

3  They  are  justifi'd  by  grace; 
They  enjoy  a  solid  peace — 
All  their  sins  are  wash'd  away: 
They  shall  stand  in  God's  great  day. 

4  They  are  lights  upon  the  earth—  ." 
Children  of  an  hea v'nly  birth: 


SANCTiFiCATiON.  775-776-777 

Born  of  God,  they  hate  all  sin ; 
God's  pure  seed  remains  within. 

775  L.  M.     JOHN  1.  12.         Watts. 

1  "T^TOT  all  the  nobles  of  the  earth, 
JJ^I     Who  boast  the  honors  of  their  birth, 
Such  real  dignity  can  claim 

As  those  who  bear  the  Christian  name. 

2  To  them  the  privilege  is  given 

To  be  the  sons  and  heirs  of  heaven; 
Sons  of  the  God  who  reigns  on  high, 
And  heirs  of  joy  beyond  the  sky. 

3  On  them,  a  happy  chosen  race, 
Their  Father  pours  his  richest  grace ; 
To  them  his  counsels  he  imparts, 
And  stamps  his  image  on  their  hearts. 

1  When,  through  temptation,  they  rebel, 
His  chastening  rod  he  makes  them  feel; 
Then,  wTith  a  father's  tender  heart, 
He  soothes  the  pain,  and  heals  the  smart. 

776  C.  M.     GEN.  25.  8. 

1  TS  God's  peculiar  people  mine? 

|_  To  them  I  then  shall  be 
Gather'd  beneath  the  Saviour's  sign, 
And  Christ  in  glory  see. 

2  Gather'd  into  the  Church  above, 

Whoe'er  to  Christ  belong 
Shall  meet,  to  sing  the  song  of  love, 
The  Lamb's  eternal  song. 

777  C.  M.     1  COR.  6.  10,  11.     Watts. 

1  "f^fOT  the  malicious  or  profane, 
JLi     The  wanton  or  the  proud, 

Nor  thieves,  nor  sland'rers  shall  obtain 
The  kingdom  of  our  God. 

2  Surprising  grace !  And  such  were  we 

By  nature  and  by  sin, 

Heirs  of  immortal  misery, 

Unholy  and  unclean. 

3  But  we  are  wash'd  in  Jesus'  blood, 

We're  pardon'd  thro'  his  name; 
And  the  Good  Spirit  of  our  God 
Hath  sanctified  our  frame. 


778, 79, 80  invitations  AND  promises. 

4  O  for  a  persevering  pow'r 

To  keeP  thy  just  commands! 
We  would  defile  our  hearts  no  more 
No  more  pollute  our  hands. 

778        C.  M.     ISA.  4.     Watts. 

1  TN  vain  we  lavish  out  our  lives, 
JL   To  gather  empty  wind; 

The  choicest  blessings  earth  can  yield 
Will  starve  a  hungry  mind. 

2  Come,  and  the  Lord  shall  feed  our  souls, 

With  more  substantial  meat; 
With  such  as  saints  in  glory  love, 
With  such  as  angels  eat. 

3  Our  God  will  every  want  supply, 

And  fill  our  hearts  with  peace; 
He  gives,  by  cov'nant  and  by  oath, 
The  riches  of  his  grace. 

4  Come,  and  he'll  cleanse  our  spotted  souls, 

And  wash  away  our  stains  ; 

In  the  dear  fountain  that  his  Son 

Pour'd  from  his  dying  veins. 

779  P.M.   JOHN  7.  37.   L.B.Watebbehbt. 

1^^OME?  ye  disconsolate>  where'er  you  languish, 
Vy  Come,  at  the  mercy  seat  fervently  kneel: 
Here  bring  your  wounded  hearts,  here  tell  your 
anguish, 
Earth  hath  no  sorrow  that  Heaven  cannot  heal. 
2  Joy  of  the  desolate,  light  of  the  straying, 

Hope,  when  all  others  die,  fadeless  and   pure: 
Here  speaks  the  Comforter,  in  mercy  saying, 
"Earth  hath  no  sorrow  that  heaven  cannot 
cure. 

780  S.  M.     2  COR.  6.  2. 

1    ^£7"^  sinners,  fear  the  Lord, 
1      While  yet  'tis  called  to-day; 
Soon  will  the  awful  voice  of  death 
Command  your  souls  away. 

2  Soon  will  the  harvest  close; 
The  summer  soon  be  o'er; 


INVITATIONS  AND  PROMISES.    781-782 

And  soon  your  injured,  angry  God, 
Will  hear  your  prayers  no  more. 
3  Then  while  'tie  called  to-day, 
O  hear  the  gospePs  sound; 

Come,  sinner,  haste — oh  haste  away, 
While  pardon  may  be  found. 

781  6s.  5s.  MATT.  11.28.  L.  B.Waterberry. 

1  d^k  FLY,  mourning  sinner,  saith  Jesus,  to  me, 
\JrThy  guilt  I  will  pardon — thy  soul  Iwill  free  ; 
From  the  chains  that  have  bound  thee,  my  grace 

shall  release,  [cease. 

And  thy  stains  I  will  wash,  and  thy  sorrows  shall 

2  Too  long,  guilty  wanderer,  too  long  hast  thou  been 
In  the  broad  road  of  ruin,  in  bondage  to  sin ; 
Thee  the  world  has  allured,  and   enslaved,   and 

deceived,  [hast  grieved. 

While  my  counsel  thou'st  spurned  and  my  spirit 

3  Though  countless  thy  sins,  and  though  crimson  thy 

guilt, 
Yet  for  crimes  such  as  thine  was  my  blood  freely 

spilt;  [see 

Come,  sinner,  and  prove  me ;  come  mourner,  and 
The  wounds  that  I  bore,  when  I  suffered  for  thee. 

4  Thou  doubt'st  not  my  power — deny  not  my  will; 
Come,  needy,  come,  helpless,  thy  soul  I  will  fill; 
My  mercy  is  boundless;  no  sinner  shall  say, 
That  he  sued  at  my  feet — but  was  driven  away. 

78.2     7s.  ISA.  43.  22.    L.  B.  Waterberry. 

1  Q< INNER,  is  thy  heart  at  rest? 
£^  Is  thy  bosom  void  of  fear  ? 
Art  thou  not  by  guilt  oppressed? 

Speaks  not  conscience  in  thine  ear? 

2  Can  this  world  afford  thee  bliss? 

Can  it  chase  away  the  gloom? 
Flattering,  false,  and  vain  it  is; 
Tremble  at  the  worldling's  doom. 

3  Think,  O  sinner,  on  thy  end; 

See  the  judgment  day  appear ! 
Thither  must  thy  spirit  wend, 

There  thv  righteous  sentence  hear. 
3S* 


783, 84, 85  invitations  and  promises 

4  Wretched,  ruin'd,  helpless  son], 
To  a  Saviour's  blood  apply; 
He  alone  can  make  thee  whole; 
Fly  to  Jesus, — sinner,  fly ! 

783  CM.     ISA.  55.  6. "7.     Fawcett. 

1  0«INNERS,  the  voice  of  God  regard; 
^3   'Tis  mercy  speaks  to-day  ; 

He  calls  you  by  his  sov'reign  word, 
From  sin's  destructive  way. 

2  Why  will  you  in  the  crooked  ways 

Of  sin  and  folly  go? 
In  pain  you  travel  all  your  days, 
To  reap  immortal  woe. 

3  But  he  that  turns  to  God  shall  live, 

Thro'  his  abounding  grace  ; 

His  mercy  will  the  guilt  forgive, 

Of  those  that  seek  his  face. 

4  Bow  to  the  sceptre  of  his  word, 

Renouncing  every  sin; 
Submit  to  him  your  sov'reign  Lord, 
And  learn  his  will  divine. 

5  His  love  exceeds  your  highest  thoughts, 

He  pardons  like  a  God; 
He  will  forgive  your  num'rous  faults, 
Thro'  a  Redeemer's  blood. 

784  L.  M.     MARK  8.  37.     Watts. 

1  OJ  INNER,  O  why  so  thoughtless  grown ; 
^3   Why  in  such  dreadful  haste  to  die  ; 
Daring  to  leap  to  worlds  unknown, 

Heedless  against  thy  God  to  fly? 

2  Wilt  thou  despise  eternal  fate, 

Urged  on  by  sin's  fantastic  dreams; 
Madly  attempt  the  infernal  gate, 

And  force  thy  passage  to  the  flames  ? 

3  Stay,  sinner,  on  the  gospel  plains, 

Behold  the  God  of  love  unfold 
The  glories  of  his  dying  pains, 
For  ever  telling,  yet  untold. 

785  C  M.     PSALM  42.  11.     Watts. 

HY  does  your  face,  ye  humble    souls, 
Those  mournful  colors  wear? 


'  w 


INVITATIONS  AND  PROMISES.    786-787 

What  doubts  are  these  that  waste  your  faith, 
And  nourish  your  despair? 

2  What  tho'  your  num'rous  sins  exceed 

The  stars  that  fill  the  skies, 

And,  aiming  at  th'  eternal  throne, 

Like  pointed  mountains  rise? 

3  What  tho'  your  mighty  guilt  beyond 

The  wide  creation  swell, 
And  hath  its  curs'd  foundations  laid 
Low  as  the  deeps  of  hell? 

4  See  here  an  endless  ocean  flows, 

Of  never-failing  grace ; 
Behold  a  dying  Saviour's  veins 
The  sacred  flood  increase.  ? 

5  It  rises  high  and  drowns  the  hills, 

Has  neither  shore  nor  bound : 

Now,  if  we  search  to  find  our  sins, 

Our  sins  can  ne'er  be  found. 

6  Awake,  our  hearts,  adore  the  grace 

That  buries  all  our  faults, 
And  pard'ning  blood,  that  swells  above 
Our  follies  and  our  thoughts. 

786  C.  M.     MATT.  11.  29.     Hart. 

1  jTJOOR  sinner,  come,  cast  off  thy  fear, 

And  raise  thy  drooping  head : 
Come,  sing  with  all  poor  sinners  here, 
Jesus,  who  once  was  dead. 

2  Salvation  sing,  no  word  more  meet 

To  join  to  Jesu's  name : 
Let  ev'ry  thankful  tongue  repeat, 
Salvation  to  the  Lamb. 

3  Saints,  from  the  garden  to  the  cross 

Your  conquering  Lord  pursue ; 
Who,  dearly  to  redeem  your  loss, 
Groan'd,  bled,  and  died  for  you. 

787  7s.      ZACH.  13.  1.     Montgomery. 

1   ^^lOME  to  Calvary's  holy  mountain, 
%^y  Sinners,  ruin'd  by  the  fall  ; 
Here  a  pure  and  healing  fountain 

Flows  to  you,  to  me,  to  all, 
In  a  full,  perpetual  tide, 
Open'd  when  our  Saviour  died, 


788  789  invitations  AND  promises. 

2  Come,  in  poverty  and  meanness, 

Come,  defiled  without,  within; 
From  infection  and  uncleanness, 

From  the  I  f  sin, 

Wash  your  robes,  and  make  them  white; 
Ye  shall  walk  with  God  in  light. 

3  Come,  in  sorrow  and  contrition, 

Wounded,  impotent,  and  blind : 
Here  the  guilty  free  remission, 

Here  the  troubled  peace  may  find: 
Health  this  fountain  will  restore, 
He  that  drinks  shall  thirst  no  more : 

4  He  that  drinks  shall  live  for  ever ; 

'Tis  a  soul-renewing  flood : 
God  is  faithful; — God  will  never 

Break  his  covenant  in  blood, 
Sign'd  when  our  Redeemer  died, 
Seal'd  when  he  was  glorified. 

788  L.  M.     REV.  22.  17. 

1  ~H~S  there  no  hope?  O  sinner,  pause! 

§_   Turn  not  away  from  heaven  thy  face, 
Despise  no  more  God's  holy  laws, 
Resist  not  his  inviting  grace. 

2  Is  there  no  hope?  that  word  recall. 

Thy  steps  retrace,  nor  dare  delay, 
Lest,  ere  thou  turn,  God's  anger  fall, 
And  hope  forever  flee  away. 

3  Is  there  no  hope?  yes,  sinner,  yes! 

Repent,  and  to  the  Saviour  fly: 
Will  he  be  deaf  to  your  distress, 
Who  listens  when  the  ravens  cry? 

4  Return, — the  bow  of  promise  mark 

Above  where  Death's  dark  billows  roar; 
For  soon,  when  sinks  thy  frail  bark, 
'Twill  shine  upon  thy  soul  no  more. 

789        L.  M.  PHIL.  3.  8.     Montgomery. 

1    r  1 1HE  cross,  the  cross,  O  that's  my  gain! 
|_  Because  on  that  the  Lamb  was  slain ; 
'Twas  there  my  Lord  was  crucified, 
'Twas  there  my  Saviour  for  me  died. 


INVITATIONS  AND  PROMISES.       79Q 

2  The  stony  heart  dissolves  in  tears, 
When  to  our' view  the  cross  appears; 
Christ's  dying  love,  when  truly  felt, 
The  vilest,  hardest  heart  doth  melt. 

3  Here  will  I  stay,  and  gaze  awhile 
Upon  the  Friend  of  sinners  vile  ; 
Abased,  I  view  what  I  have  done 
To  God's  eternal,  gracious  Sen. 

4  Here  I  behold,  as  in  a  glass, 
God's  glory  with  unveiled  face; 
And  by  beholding,  I  shall  be 
Made  like  to  Him  who  loved  me. 

5  Here  is  an  ensign  on  a  hill, 

Come  hither,  sinners,  look  your  fill ; 
To  look  aside  is  pain  and  loss; 
I  glory  only  in  the  cross. 

6  Here  doth  the  Lord  of  life  proclaim 
To  all  the  world  his  saving  name ; 
Repenting  souls,  in  Him  believe  ; 
Ye  wounded,  look  on  Him  and  live. 

7  No  flaming  sword  doth  guard  the  place, 
The  cross  of  Christ  proclaims  free  grace : 
All  pilgrims  who  would  heaven  win, 

By  Jesus'  cross  must  enter  in. 

790         8s.  6s.     ISA.  27.  13.  Montgomery. 

1  B.1AIR  shines  the  morning  star; 
(j     The  silver  trumpets    sound, 

Their  notes  re-echoing  far, 

While  dawns  the  day  around: 
Joy  to   the  slave ;  the  slave  is  free ; 
It  is  the  year  of  Jubilee. 

2  Prisoners  of  hope,  in  gloom 
And  silence  left  to  die, 
With  Christ's  unfolding  tomb, 
Your  portals  open  fly; 

Rise  with  your  Lord; — He  sets  you  free; 
It  is  the  year  of  Jubilee. 

3  Ye,  who  have  sold  for  nought 
The  land  your  Fathers  won, 
Behold  how  God  hath  wrought 
Redemption  through  his  Son;  - 


791-792    INVITATIONS  AND  PROMISES. 

Your  heritage  again  is  free, 
It  is  the  year  of  Jubilee. 
4       Ye,  who  yourselves  have  sold 

For  debts  to  justice  due, 

Ransom'd,  but  not  with  gold, 

He  gave  Himself  for  you : 
The  blood  of  Christ  hath  made  you  free, 
It  is  the  year  of  Jubilee. 

791  L.  M.     ISA.  1.  18.     Rippon. 

1  /^lOME  now,  ye  sinners,  saith  the  Lord, 
\_y  And  hear  my  kind  inviting  word; 
Come,  reason  with  me,  and  embrace 

The  plenitude  of  gospel  grace. 

2  I  give  the  new,  the  feeling  heart, 
The  godly  grief,  the  pleasing  smart, 
The  faith  that  tells  your  sins  forgiven, 
The  sighs  that  waft  your  souls  to  heaven. 

3  The  guiltless  shame,  the  sweet  distress, 
The  conscience  clad  with  tenderness, 
The  genuine  meek  humility, 

The  wonder,  Why  such  love  to  me! 

4  I  give,  with  every  saving  grace, 
Super-angelic  righteousness ; 
The  pardon  ratified  with  blood, 

The  right  to  heaven,  enthroned  with  God. 

5  O  rich  bequests !  and  are  they  free  ? 
Lord,  grant,  O  grant  them  all  to  me ; 
The  inviting  Come  has  won  my  heart: 

I  might  have  heard  the  sound — Depart. 

792  8s.  7s.  4s.     2  COR.  5.  20.     Fountain, 

1  OJINNERS,  you  are  now  addressed 
J^  In  the  name  of  Christ  our  Lord ; 
He  hath  sent  a  message  to  you, 

Pay  attention  to  his  word. 

He  hath  sent  it; 
Pay  attention  to  his  word. 

2  Think  what  you  have  all  been  doing, 

Think  what  rebels  you  have  been; 
You  have  spent  your  lives  in  nothing 
But  in  adding  sin  to  sin : 

All  your  actions 
One  continued  scene  of  sin. 


INVITATIONS  AND  PROMISES.    793-794 

3  Yet  your  long-abused  Sovereign 

Sends  to  you  a  message  mild, 
Loth  to  execute  his  vengeance, 
Prays  you  to  be  reconciPd  ; 
Hear  him  woo  you — 
Sinners,  now  be  reconciPd. 

4  Pardon  now  is  freely  publish'd 

Through  a  Mediator's  blood; 
Who  hath  died,  to  make  atonement, 
And  appease  the  wrath  of  God ! 

Wond'rous  mercy! 
See,  it  flows  through  Jesus'  blood ! 

793  L.  ML     MAT.  9.  13. 

1  1    TOW  sweet  thy  invitations  be ; 

[_  But  are  they,  Lord,  for  such  as  we, 
We,  who  transgressors  are,  and  vile ; 
And  most  unworthy  of  thy  smile  ? 

2  Unworthy  of  the  ground  we  tread, 
The  liquid  drop,  the  crumb  of  bread, 
Of  sight,  of  hearing,  feeling,  taste, 
Then  much  more  of  thy  saving  grace. 

3  Yet,  though  we  all  unworthy  be, 
Are  we  unwelcome,  Lord,  to  thee; 
For  thou  invitest  us  to  come, 

And  find  in  thee  our  blissful  home. 

4  We  hail  thy  invitations,  Lord, 
These  are  our  welcome  in  thy  word; 
But  higher  praise  is  yet  thy  due, 

If  thou  hast  made  us  willing  too. 

5  As  all  are  welcome  to  thy  grace, 
Th'  unworthiest  of  the  human  race, 
Make  thousands  willing,  Lord,  we  pray, 
Draw  them  by  cords  of  love  to-day. 

794  L.  M.      LUKE  13.  24.         Gregg. 

1  OJ TRAIT  is  the  gate;  but  Jesus  cries, 
£^   Sinners,  set  forth,  and  reach  the  skies, 
The  seats  of  bliss  I  long  to  fill, 

Here's  room  for  thousands,  millions  still. 

2  What  can  the  invited  sinner  say? 
Say  this — "  Behold  I  come  away ! 


795-796    THE  DIVINITY  OF  CHRIST. 

I  will  provoke  thy  love  no  more! 
O  do  not  rise  and  shut  the  door!" 
4  Jesus  the  slighted  call  renews; 

0  sinner,  canst  thou  still  refuse? 
Then  to  yon  wider  gate  repair; 
Go,  and  resolve  to  enter  there. 

4  Resolve  it  not, — to  Jesus  fly, 

With  breaking  heart  and  streaming  eye, 
With  crimson  shame  thy  sins  deplore, 
Then  he  '11  not  rise  and  shut  the  door. 

5  Yes,  fly!  for  in  this  journey  know 
The  rapid  racer  moves  too  slow; 
Jesus  shall  smile  to  see  you  soar, 
And  wider  throw  th'  eternal  door. 

795  S.  M.     HEB.  3.  7. 

1  A    LL  yesterday  is  gone, 

f\     To-morrow  's  not  our  own ; 
What  day  is  better  than  to-day 
To  bow  before  the  throne  ? 

2  Why  should  we  yet  delay, 
And  not  to  God  return? 

How  sad  to  have  our  oil  to  buy, 
When  we  should  have  it  burn. 

3  O  hear  his  voice  to-day, 
And  harden  not  your  heart; 
To-morrow,  with  a  frown,  he  may 
Pronounce  the  sound  depart. 

796  L.  M.     HEB.  1.  7. 

1  g^i  REAT  God,  to  what  a  glorious  height 
\Jf     Hast  thou  advanced  the  Lord,  thy  Son! 
Angels,  in  all  their  robes  of  light, 

Are  made  the  servants  of  his  throne. 

2  Before  his  feet  their  armies  wait, 

And  swift  as  flames  of  fire  they  move, 
To  manage  his  affairs  of  state, 

In  works  of  vengeance,  or  of  love. 

3  Now  they  are  sent  to  guide  our  feet 

Up  to  the  gates  of  thine  abode, 
Through  all  the  dangers  that  we  meet, 
In  travelling  o'er  the  heavenly  road. 


INCARNATION.       797-7  98 

Lord !  when  we  leave  this  mortal  ground, 
And  thou  shalt  bid  us  rise  and  come, 

Send  thy  beloved  angels  down 
Safe  to  conduct  our  spirits  home. 

797  L.  M.     REV.  22.  16.      Medley. 

1  A    LL  hail,  thou  great  Immanuel! 
f\    Thy  love,  thy  glory,  who  can  tell? 

Angels,  and  all  the  heavenly  host, 
Are  in  the  boundless  prospect  lost. 

2  Among  a  thousand  forms  of  love, 

In  which  he  shines  and  smiles  above, 
This  with  peculiar  joy  we  view, 
He  -s  David's  root  and  offspring  too. 

3  There  Jesus,  in  the  glorious  plan, 
Shines,  the  great  God,  the  wondrous  man  I 
As  God,  the  root  of  all  our  bliss, 

As  man,  the  branch  of  righteousness. 

4  All  hail,  thou  dear  redeeming  Lord! 
All  hail,  thou  co-essential  word! 

All  hail,  thou  root  and  branch  divine ! 
All  hail,  and  be  the  glory  thine! 

798  8s.  6s.  LUKE  2.  13. 

1  "  [~~ff"ARK — hark — the  notes  of  joy, 

Roll  o'er  the  heavenly  plains ! 
And  seraphs  find  employ, 
For  their  sublimest  strains. 
Some  new  delight  in  heaven  is  known, 
Loud  ring  the  harps  around  the  throne. 

2  Hark — hark — the  sounds  draw  nigh, 

The  joyful  hosts  descend; 
Jesus  forsakes  the  sky, 

To  earth  his  footsteps  bend, 
He  comes  to  bless  our  fallen  race, 
He  comes  with  messages  of  grace. 

3  Bear — bear  the  tidings  round, 

Let  every  mortal  know 
What  love  in  God  is  found, 
What  pity  he  can  show. — 
Ye  winds  that  blow — ye  waves  that  rob, 
Bear  the  glad  news  from  pole  to  pole ! 
39 


799-800       INCARNATION. 

4  Strike — strike  the  harps  again, 
To  great  ImmanuePs  name ; 
Arise,  ye  sons  of  men, 

And  loud  his  grace  proclaim. 
Angels  and  men,  wake  every  string, 
'Tis  God  the  Saviour's  praise  we  sing! 

799  C.  ML     LUKE  2. 

1  "W^TRAPT  in  the  silence  of  the  night, 

y  7         Lay  all  the  eastern  world, 
When  bursting,  glorious,  heavenly  light, 
A  wondrous  scene  unfarPd! 

2  Hark!  the  cherubic  armies  shout, 

And  glory  leads  the  song : 
Good  will  and  peace  are  heard  throughout 
Th'  harmonious  heav'nly  throng. 

3  With  joy  the  chorus  we'll  repeat: 

Glory  to  God  on  high! 
Good  will  and  peace  are  now  complete  ; 
Jesus  was  born  to  die ! 

4  Hail,  Prince  of  Life,  forever  hail ! 

Redeemer,  Brother,  Friend ! 
Though  earth,  and  time,  and  life  should  fail, 
Thy  praise  shall  never  end ! 

800  7s.     LUKE  2.  10.         C.  Wesley. 

1  T  I  ARK!  the  herald  angels  sing, 

[_  "  Glory  to  the  new-born  king ;" 
Peace  on  earth,  and  mercy  mild, 
God  and  sinners  reconciled. 

2  Joyful,  all  ye  nations,  rise, 
Join  the  triumphs  of  the  skies, 
With  the  angelic  hosts  proclaim, 
a Christ  is  born  in  Bethlehem!" 

3  Hail,  the  heaven-born  Prince  of  peace! 
Hail,  the  Sun  of  Righteousness! 
Light  and  life  to  all  he  brings, 
Risen  with  healing  in  his  wings. 

4  Mild  he  lays  his  glory  by. 
Born,  that  man  no  more  may  die; 
Born  to  raise  the  sons  of  earth  ; 
Born  to  °;ive  (hem  second  birth. 


SUFFERINGS  AND  DEATH.  801-802-803 

801  L.  M.     HEB.  9.  19.  Watts. 

1  TJLOOD  has  a  voice  to  pierce  the  skies, 

[J5  "  Revenge !"  the  blood  of  Abel  cries : 
But  the  dear  stream,  when  Christ  was  slain, 
Speaks  peace  as  loud  from  every  vein. 

2  Pardon  and  peace  from  God  on  high ; 
Behold,  he  lays  his  vengeance  by; 
And  rebels,  that  deserve  his  sword, 
Become  the  fav 'rites  of  the  Lord. 

3  To  Jesus  let  our  praises  rise, 
Who  gave  his  life  a  sacrifice : 
Now  he  appears  before  his  God, 
And  for  our  pardon  pleads  his  blood. 

802  C.  M.     HEB.  10.        Watts. 

1  f  ■  1HE  true  Messiah  now  appears, 

The  types  are  all  withdrawn; 
So  fly  the  shadows  and  the  stars 
Before  the  rising  dawn. 

2  No  smoking  sweets,  nor  bleeding  lambs, 

Nor  kid,  nor  bullock  slain: 
Incense  and  spice,  of  costly  names, 
Would  all  be  burnt  in  vain. 

3  Aaron  must  lay  his  robes  away, 

His  mitre  and  his  vest, 
When  God  himself  comes  dowrn  to  be 
The  off'ring  and  the  priest. 

4  He  took  our  mortal  flesh,  to  show 

The  wronders  of  his  love ; 

For  us  he  paid  his  life  below, 

And  prays  for  us  above. 

5  "Father,"  he  cries, "forgive  their  sins, 

"For  I  myself  have  died:" 
And  then  he  shows  his  open'd  veins, 
And  pleads  his  wrounded  side. 

803      L.  M.    JOHN  19.  30.     Stentsett. 

1   5FT1IS  finished!  so  the  Saviour  cried, 

1      And  meekly  bow'd  his  head  and  died  j 
'Tis  finished — yes,  the  race  is  run, 
The  battle  fought,  the  victory  won. 


804-805     SUFFERINGS  AND  DEATH. 

2  'Tis  finish'd — all  that  heaven  decreed, 
And  all  the  ancient  prophets  said, 

Is  now  fulfill'd,  as  was  design'd, 
In  me,  the  Saviour  of  mankind. 

3  'Tis  finish'd — Aaron  now  no  more 
Must  stain  his  robes  with  purple  gore ; 
The  sacred  veil  is  rent  in  twain, 
The  Jewish  rites  no  more  remain. 

4  'Tis  finish'd — this,  my  dying  groan, 
Shall  sins  of  every  kind  atone : 
Millions  shall  be  redeem'd  from  death, 
By  this,  my  last  expiring  breath. 

804  C.  M.     MAT.  28.  5. 

1  ~]VTY  Saviour!  on  Mount  Calvary, 

1  f  I    And  near  thy  cross  I  stand, 
The  most  delightful  place  to  me 
In  all  Judea's  land. 

2  In  those  pierc'd  hands,  and  feet,  and  side, 

And  that  distressed  face, 
With  reverence  let  me  always  view 
The  Lord,  my  Righteousness. 

3  And  were  those  pains  endured  for  me  ? 

Lord,  help  my  feeble  tongue 
To  spread  the  wonders  of  thy  love 
In  a  melodious  song. 

805  C.  M.     ROM.  5.  6.     L.  Huotdtgton. 

1  "tt^TT HAT  object 's  this  that  meets  my  eyes, 

y  \     From  out  Jerus'lem's  gate  ,* 
Which  fills  my  mind  with  such  surprise, 
As  wonders  to  create  ? 

2  Who  can  it  be  that  groans  beneath 
A  pond'rous  cross  of  wood  ? 

Whose  soul  's  o'erwhelm'd  in  pains  of  death, 
And  body  's  bath'd  in  blood  ? 

3  Is  this  the  Man,  can  this  be  He, 
The  prophets  have  foretold, 

Should  with  transgressors  numbered  be, 
And  for  their  crimes  be  sold  ? 

4  Yes,  now  I  know,  'tis  he,  'tis  he, 
E'n  Jesus,  God's  dear  son; 


SUFFERINGS  AND  DEATH.      806-807 

Wrapt  in  mortality  to  die, 

For  crimes  that  I  had  done. 

Oh !  blessed  sight,  oh !  lovely  form, 

To  sinful  souls  like  me; 

I  '11  creep  beside  him  as  a  worm, 

And  see  him  die  for  me. 

806  C.  M.     ZECH.  12.  10.         Watts. 

1  TNFINITE  grief!  amazing  woe ! 

Behold  my  bleeding  Lord ! 
Hell  and  the  Jews  conspire  his  death, 
And  use  the  Roman  sword. 

2  O,  the  sharp  pangs  of  smarting  pain, 

My  dear  Redeemer  bore  ! 
"When  knotty  whips  and  jagged  thorns 
His  sacred  body  tore ! 

3  But  knotty  whips  and  jagged  thorns 

In  vain  do  I  accuse : 
In  vain  I  blame  the  Roman  hands, 
And  more  the  spiteful  Jews : 

4  'Twere  you,  my  sins,  my  cruel  sins, 

His  chief  tormentors  were; 
Each  of  my  crimes  became  a  nail, 
And  unbelief  a  spear. 

807  C.  M.     JOHN  19.  30.     Watts. 

1  1  r  SING  my  Saviour's  wondrous  death; 

|       He  conquer'd  when  he  fell  ; 
"  'Tis  finislrd,"  said  his  dying  breath, 
And  shook  the  gates  of  hell. 

2  "'Tis  miishM,"  our  Immanuel  cries, 

The  dreadful  work  is  done ; 
Hence  shall  his  sovereign  throne  arise, 
His  kingdom  is  begun. 

3  His  cross  a  sure  foundation  laid 

For  glory  and  renown, 
When  through  the  regions  of  the  dead 
He  pressM  to  reach  the  crown. 

4  Exalted  at  his  Father's  side 

Sits  our  victorious  Lord ; 
To  heaven  or  hell  his  hands  divide 
The  veng'ance  or  reward. 
3C* 


808-809    SUFFERINGS  AND  DEATH. 
808       P.  M.    JOHN  3.  16.    Montgomery. 

1  A    ND  can  it  be,  that  I  should  gain 
f\     An  interest  in  the  Saviour's  blood? 

Died  He  for  me,  who  caused  his  pain  ? 
For  me,  who  him  to  death  pursued? 
Amazing  love !  how  can  it  be, 
That  Thou,  my  Lord,  shouldst  die  for  me ! 

2  'Tis  mystery  alii     Th'  Immortal  dies! 
Who  can  explore  this  strange  design  ? 
In  vain  the  first-born  seraph  tries 

To  sound  the  depths  of  love  divine! 
Tis  mercy  all !     Let  earth  adore, 
Let  angel-minds  inquire  no  more. 

3  He  left  his  Father's  throne  above, 
(So  free,  so  infinite,  his  grace !) 
Emptied  Himself  of  all  but  love, 
And  bled  for  Adam's  helpless  race : 
'Tis  mercy  all — immense  and  free, 
For,  O  my  God,  it  found  put  me! 

4  Long  my  imprisoned  spirit  lay. 

Fast  bound  in  sin  and  nature's  night : 
Thine  eye  diffused  a  quickening  ray — 
I  woke — the  dungeon  flamed  with  light ; 
My  chains  fell  off,  my  heart  was  free; 
I  rose,  went  forth,  and  followed  Thee. 

809  C.  M.     LUKE  23.  33. 

1  "  J3  Y  faith  my  Christ  I  now  behold, 

Q     On  yonder  gloomy  tree, 

He  bleeds  to  put  my  sins  away, 

He  died,  my  soul,  for  thee. 

2  O  see  the  bleeding  Prince  of  life 

On  Calv'ry's  mount  expire; 
Muse  on  the  wond'rous  scene  of  love, 
And  reigning  grace  admire, 

3  Stretch'd  on  the  cross  thy  Saviour  hung, 

Sustain'd  thy  heavy  load, 
Wash'd  all  thy  dreadful  crimes  away, 
In  streams  of  richest  blood. 

4  Now  in  this  consecrated  road, 

Oh,  may  we  ever  move. 


RESURRECTION.      810-811 

Till  heav'nly  anthems  fill  our  souls, 
In  the  pure  realms  above. 

810  C.  M.         LUKE  23.  5.         Watts. 

1  XJTOSANNA  to  the  Prince  of  light, 

[_  That  clothed  himself  in  clay ; 
Entered  the  iron  gates  of  death, 
And  tore  the  bars  away. 

2  Death  is  no  more  the  king  of  dread, 

Since  our  Immanuel  rose ; 
He  took  the  tyrant's  sting  away,* 
And  spoiPd  our  hellish  foes. 

3  See  how  the  conqueror  mounts  aloft, 

And  to  his  Father  flies, 
With  scars  of  honor  in  his  flesh, 
And  triumph  in  his  eyes. 

4  [Raise  your  devotion,  mortal  tongues, 

To  reach  his  bless'd  abode: 
Sweet  be  the  accents  of  your  songs 
To  our  incarnate  God. 

5  Bright  angels,  strike  your  loudest  strings. 

Your  sweetest  voices  raise, 
Let  heaven  and  all  created  things, 
Sound  our  Immanuers  praise.] 

811  S.  M.         MARK  16.  6. 

1  ur|lHE  Lord  is  risen  indeed :" 

And  are  the  tidings  true? 
Yes,  we  beheld  the  Saviour  bleed, 
And  saw  Him  living  too. 

2  "The  Lord  is  risen  indeed :" 

Then  Justice  asks  no  more; 
Mercy  and  Truth  are  now  agreed, 
Who  stood  opposed  before. 

3  "  The  Lord  is  risen  indeed :" 

Then  is  his  work  performed; 

The  captive  surety  now  is  freed, 

And  death,  our  foe,  disarmed. 

4  "  The  Lord  is  risen  indeed :" 

Then  hell  has  lost  his  prey : 
With  Him  is  risen  the  ransom'd  seed. 
To  reign  in  end^e^s  dav. 


81  2-81 3     RESURRECTION. 

5  "The  Lord  is  risen  indeed:" 
Attending  angels  hear; 
Up  to  the  courts  of  heaven,  with  speed, 
The  joyful  tidings  bear. 

812  7s.     MAT.  28.  6. 

1  ^"IHRIST,  the  Lord,  is  risen  to-day, 
\_/  Sons  of  men,  and  angels,  say ! 
Raise  your  songs  of  triumph  high; 
Sing,  ye  heavens — and  earth,  reply! 

2  Love's  redeeming  work  is  done, 
Fought  the  fight — the  battle  won : 
Lo!  our  sun's  eclipse  is  o'er — 
Lo!  he  sets  in  blood  no  more. 

3  Vain  the  stone,  the  watch,  the  seal — 
Christ  hath  burst  the  gates  of  hell : 
Death  in  vain  forbids  his  rise, 
Christ  hath  opened  paradise. 

4  Lives  again  our  glorious  King — 
Where,  O  death,  is  now  thy  sting? 
Once  he  died,  our  souls  to  save — 
Where  thy  victory,  boasting  grave  ? 

5  Soar  we  now  where  Christ  hath  led, 
Following  our  exalted  head : 

Made  like  him — like  him  we  rise, 
Ours  the  cross,  the  grave,  the  skies! 

813  8s.  6s.  REV.  5.  9. 

1  ~JT)  EJOICE,  the  Saviour  reigns 
§L^y  Among  the  sons  of  men : 

He  breaks  the  prisoners  chains. 
And  makes  them  free  again : 
Let  hell  oppose  God's  only  Son, 
In  spite  of  foes,  his  cause  goes  on. 

2  The  baffled  prince  of  hell 
In  vain  new  projects  tries, 
The  gospel  to  repel, 

By  cruelty  and  lies : 
Th'  infernal  gates  shall  rage  in  vain ; 
Conquest  awaits  the  Lamb  once  slain. 

3  He  died,  but  soon  arose 
Triumphant  o'er  the  grave ; 
And  now  himself  he  shows 
Omnipotent  to  save : 


RESURRECTION.      814-815 

Let  rebels  kiss  the  victor's  feet. 
Eternal  bliss  his  subjects  meet. 
4       All  pow'r  is  in  his  hand, 

His  people  to  defend ; 

To  his  most  high  command 

Shall  millions  more  attend  • 
All  heaven  with  smiles  approve  his  cause  ; 
And  distant  isles  receive  his  laws. 

814  8s.  6s.     MAT.  28.  6. 

1   "^JT'ES! tne  Redeemer  rose, 

The  Saviour  left  the  dead, 
And  o'er  our  hellish  foes 

High  raised  his  conquering  head; 


In  wild  dismay, 

The  guards  around 

2  Behold  th'  angelic  bands 

In  full  assembly  meet, 
To  wait  his  high  commands, 

And  worship  at  his  feet 


Fall  to  the  ground^ 
And  sink  away. 


Joyful  they  come, 

And  wing  their  way 

3  Then  back  to  heaven  they  fly 

The  joyful  news  to  bear — 
Hark! — as  they  soar  on  high, 

What  music  fills  the  air! 


From  realms  of  day 
To  Jesus'  tomb. 


Hath  left  the  dead — 
He  rose  to-day." 


Their  anthems  say 
"Jesus,  who  bled, 
4  Ye  mortals !  catch  the  sound — 
Redeemed  by  him  from  hell, 
And  send  the  echo  round 

The  globe  on  which  you  dwell; 


Transported,  cry — 
"Jesus,  who  bled, 


Hath  left  the  dead, 
No  more  to  die." 


815         S.  M.     LUKE  24.  6.     Hart. 

1  |^iHRISTIANS  dismiss  your  fear; 
\_J  Let  hope  and  joy  succeed; 

The  great  good  news  with  gladness  hear, 
The  Lord  is  risen  indeed. 

2  The  promise  is  fulfil  I'd 

Salvation's  work  is  done ; 


816-817  ASCENSION. 

Justice  with  mercy  's  reconcil'd, 
For  God  hath  raisM  his  Son. 

3  He  quits  the  dark  abode, 

From  all  corruption  free ; 
The  holy,  harmless  child  of  God 
Could  no  corruption  see. 

4  Angels  with  saints  above 

The  rising  victor  sing; 
And  all  the  blissful  seats  of  love 
With  loud  hosannas  ring. 

816  8s.  7s.         REV.  5.  11. 

1  I"  ARK,  the  notes  of  angels  singing — 

"  Glory,  glory  to  the  Lamb  1" 
All  in  heaven  their  tribute  bringing, 
Raising  high  the  Saviour's  name. 

2  Ye  for  whom  his  life  was  given, 

Sacred  themes  to  you  belong : 
Come  assist  the  choir  of  heaven ; 
Join  the  everlasting  song. 

3  Saints  and  angels  thus  united, 

Songs  imperfect  still  must  raise  ; 
Though  despised  on  earth  and  slighted,. 
Jesus  is  above  all  praise. 

4  See,  the  angelic  host  have  crowned  him, 

Jesus  fills  the  throne  on  high : 
Countless  myriads,  hovering  round  him, 
With  his  praises  rend  the  sky. 

5  Peace  and  joy  to  every  nation, 

Let  us  sing  with  those  above : 
Sweet  the  theme — a  free  salvation! 
Fruit  of  everlasting  love. 

817  L.M.       PSALM  68.         Watts. 

1  X"    ORD,  when  thou  didst  ascend  on  high, 

|_^  Ten  thousand  angels  filPd  the  sky : 
Those  heavenly  guards  around  thee  wait, 
Like  chariots  that  attend  thy  state. 

2  Not  Sinai's  mountain  could  appear 
More  glorious  when  the  Lord  was  there : 
While  he  pronouncM  his  dreadful  law ; 
And  struck  the  chosen  tribes  with  awe. 


I 


INTERCESSION.       818-819 

How  bright  the  triumph  none  can  tell, 
When  the  rebellious  powers  of  hell, 
That  thousand  souls  had  captive  made, 
Were  all  in  chains  like  captives  led. 
Rais'd  by  his  Father  to  the  throne, 
He  sent  his  promised  Spirit  down 
With  gifts  and  grace  for  rebel  men, 
That  God  might  dwell  on  earth  again. 

818  C.  M.     JOB.  19.  25. 

KNOW  that  my  Redeemer  lives, 
And  ever  prays  for. me: 
A  token  of  his  love  He  gives, 
A  pledge  of  liberty. 

2  I  find  him  lifting  up  my  head, 

He  brings  salvation  near ; 
His  presence  makes  me  free  indeed, 
And  He  will  soon  appear. 

3  He  wills  that  I  should  holy  be! 

What  can  withstand  his  will  ? 
The  counsel  of  his  grace  in  me 
He  surely  shall  fulfil. 

4  The  love  of  Christ  I  long  to  find, 

In  all  its  depth  and  height : 
To  comprehend  the  Eternal  Mind, 
And  grasp  the  Infinite. 

5  When  God  is  mine,  and  I  am  his, 

Of  paradise  possessed, 
I  taste  unutterable  bliss, 
And  everlasting  rest. 

819  C.  M.     PSALM  110.         Watts. 

1  "1~ESUS,  our  Lord,  ascend  thy  throne, 
qj     And  near  the  Father  sit ; 

In  Zion  shall  thy  pow'r  be  known, 
And  make  thy  foes  submit. 

2  What  wonders  shall  thy  gospel  do ! 

Thy  converts  shall  surpass 
The  numerous  drops  of  morning-dew, 
And  own  thy  sovereign  grace. 

3  God  hath  pronounced  a  firm  decree, 

"Nor  changes  what  he  swore ; 


820-821    CHARACTER  AND  OFFICES. 

"  Eternal  shall  thy  priesthood  be, 
"  When  Aaron  is  no  more. 

4  "Melchisedek,  that  wond'rous  priest, 

"  That  king  of  high  degree, 
"  That  holy  man  who  Abraham  blest, 
"  Was  but  a  type  of  thee." 

5  Jesus  our  priest  forever  lives 

To  plead  for  us  above ; 
Jesus  our  king  forever  gives 
The  blessings  of  his  love. 

6  God  shall  exalt  his  glorious  head 

And  his  high  throne  maintain ; 
Shall  strike  the  pow'rs  and  princes  dead 
Who  dare  oppose  his  reign. 

820  L.  M.     PHILIP.  3.  4.  11.         Watts 

1  1%/TY  dear  Redeemer,  and  my  Lord, 

if  |     I  read  my  duty  in  thy  word; 
But  in  thy  life  the  law  appears 
Drawn  out  in  living  characters. 

2  Such  was  thy  truth — and  such  thy  zeal, 
Such  deference  to  thy  Father's  will, 
Such  love — and  meekness  so  divine, 

I  would  transcribe,  and  make  them  mine. 

3  Cold  mountains  and  the  midnight  air 
Witnessed  the  fervor  of  thy  prayer : 
The  desert  thy  temptations  knew, 
Thy  conflict,  and  thy  victory  too. 

4  Be  thou  my  pattern — make  me  bear 
More  of  thy  gracious  image  here ; 

Then  God,  the  Judge,  shall  own  my  name, 
Among  the  followers  of  the  Lamb. 

821  L.  M.         ACTS  G.  12.        Steele. 

1 "  TESUS,  the  spring  of  joys  divine, 

^J    Whence  all  our  hopes  and  comforts  flow — 
Jesus,  no  other  name  but  thine 
Can  save  us  from  eternal  woe. 
2  In  vain  would  boasting  reason  find 
The  way  to  happiness  and  God ; 
Her  weak  directions  leave  the  mind 
Bewildered  in  a  dubious  road. 


CHARACTER  AND  OFFICES.    822-823 

No  other  name  will  heaven  approve; 

Thou  art  the  true,  the  living  way, 
Ordained  by  everlasting  love, 

To  the  bright  realms  of  endless  day. 

Here  let  our  constant  feet  abide, 
Nor  from  the  heavenly  path  depart: 

0  let  thy  Spirit,  gracious  guide ! 
Direct  our  steps  an<L cheer  our  heart. 

822  8s.     ROM.  5.  8.  Haweis. 

1  |^|   JESUS!  to  tell  of  thy  love, 
\J  My  soul  shall  forever  delight, 
And  join  with  the  blessed  above, 

In  praises  by  day  and  by  night ! 
Whenever  I  follow  thee,  Lord, 

Admiring,  adoring,  I  see, 
That  love,  which  was  stronger  than  death, 

Flowing  out  to  a  sinner  like  me. 

2  Descending  from  glory  on  high, 

With  men  thou  delightest  to  dwell, 
Contented  to  die  in  their  stead, 

By  dying  to  save  them  from  hell, 
Despising  the  cross  and  its  shame, 

I  hear  thy  deep  groan  from  the  tree, 
And  see  the  rich  blood  trickling  down, 

It  was  shed  for  a  sinner  like  me. 

3  Behold  him,  all  ye  that  pass  by, 

This  man  so  acquainted  with  grief, 
Ye  desperate,  helpless,  undone, 

This  sacrifice  brings  you  relief, 
Beneath  the  dark  shade  of  his  corpse, 

Sin,  death,  and  the  grave  we  defy, 
Since  Jesus  has  suffered  for  us, 

It  is  gain  for  believers  to  die. 

823  L.  M.  JER.  23.  ISA.  45.     C.  Wesley. 

JESUS,  thy  blood  and  righteousness 
My  beauty  are,  my  glorious  dress ; 
'Midst  flaming  worlds,  in  these  arrayed 
With  joy  shall  I  lift  up  my  he 

!  When,  from  the  dust  of  death,  I  rise 
To  take  my  mansion  in  the  skies; 


824-825    CHARACTER  AND  OFFICES. 

E'en  then  shall  this  be  all  my  plea, 
"Jesus  hath  lived  and  died  for  me." 

3  Bold  shall  I  stand  in  that  great  day, 
For  who  aught  to  my  charge  shall  lay? 
While,  through  thy  blood  absolved  I  am 
From  sin's  tremendous  curse  and  shame. 

4  This  spotless  robe  the  same  appears 
When  ruined  nature  sinks  in  years : 
No  age  can  change  its  glorious  hue ; 
The  robe  of  Christ  is  ever  new. 

5  O  let  the  dead  now  hear  thy  voice ! 
Bid,  Lord,  thy  banished  ones  rejoice  ; 
Their  beauty  this,  their  glorious  dress, 
Jesus,  the  Lord,  our  righteousness. 

824  L.  M.     JER.  8.  22.         Steele. 

1  TT\  EEP  are  the  wounds  which  sin  has  made ; 
J_jr  Where  shall  the  sinner  find  a  cure  ? 

In  vain,  alas !  is  nature's  aid  ; 

The  work  exceeds  her  utmost  power. 

2  But  can  no  sovereign  balm  be  found? 

And  is  no  kind  physician  nigh, 
To  ease  the  pain,  and  heal  the  wound, 
Ere  life  and  hope  forever  fly? 

3  Yes,  there  's  a  great  physician  near; 

Look  up,  my  fainting  soul,  and  live ! 
See,  in  his  heavenly  smiles  appear 
Such  help  as  nature  cannot  give ! 

4  See,  in  the  Saviour's  dying  blood, 

Life,  health,  and  bliss  abundant  flow ! 
'Tis  only  that  dear,  sacred  flood 

Can  ease  thy  pain — and  heal  thy  wo. 

825  P.  M.     1  PET.  2.  7.         Davies. 

"ESUS,  how  precious  is  thy  name ! 
The  great  Jehovah's  darling,  thou ! 
Oh,  let  me  catch  the  immortal  flame, 
With  which  angelic  bosoms  glow ! 
Since  angels  love  thee,  I  would  love, 
And  imitate  the  bless'd  above. 
2  My  Prophet  thou,  my  heav'nly  guide, 
Thy  sweet  instructions  I  will  hear; 


j 


CHARACTER  AND  OFFICES.    826-827 

The  words,  that  from  thy  lips  proceed, 

Oh,  how  divinely  sweet  they  are ! 
Thee,  my  great  Prophet,  I  would  love, 
And  imitate  the  blessed  above. 

3  My  great  High-priest,  whose  precious  blood. 

Did  oi*£e  atone  upon  the  cross ; 
Who  now  dost  intercede  with  God, 

And  plead  the  friendless  sinner's  cause; 
In  thee  I  trust;  thee  I  would  love, 
And  imitate  the  bless'd  above. 

4  My  King  supreme,  to  thee  I  bow, 

A  willing  subject  at  thy  feet; 
All  other  lords  I  disavow, 

And  to  thy  government  submit : 
My  Saviour-king  this  heart  would  love, 
And  imitate  the  bless'd  above. 

826  S.  M.     JOHN  14.  6.     Hart, 

1  T  AM,  saith  Christ,  the  Way. 

L  Now  if  we  credit  Him, 
All  other  paths  must  lead  astray, 
How  fair  soe'er  they  seem. 

2  I  am,  saith  Christ,  the  Truth. 

Then  all  that  lacks  this  test 
Proceed  it  from  an  angel's  mouth, 
Is  but  a  lie  at  best. 

3  I  am,  saith  Christ,  the  Life. 

Let  this  be  seen  by  faith, 
It  follows  without  further  strife, 
That  all  besides  is  death. 

4  If  what  those  words  aver, 

The  Holy  Ghost  apply; 
The  simplest  Christian  shall  not  err, 
Nor  be  deceived,  nor  die. 

827  C  M.     1  COR.  9.  24. 

1  TN  duties  and  in  sufferings  too, 

[_  My  Lord  I  fain  would  trace  ; 
As  Thou  hast  done,  so  would  I  do, 
Depending  on  thy  grace, 

2  Inflamed  with  zeal,  'twas  thy  delight 

To  do  thy  Father's  will ; 


828-829  praise  to  chmst. 

May  the  same  zeal  my  soul  excite, 

Thy  precepts  to  fulfil. 
3  Meekness,  humility,  and  love, 

Through  all  thy  conduct  shine ; 
O  may  my  whole  deportment  prove 

A  copy,  Lord,  of  thine. 

828  C.  M.     HEB.  7.  9?    Watts. 

1  W~ESUS,  in  thee  our  eyes  behold 
fj?   A  thousand  glories,  more 
Than  the  rich  gems  and  polish'd  gold 

The  sons  of  Aaron  wore. 

2  They  first  their  own  burnt  ofPrings  brought,. 

To  purge  themselves  from  sin ; 
Thy  life  was  pure  without  a  spot, 
And  all  thy  nature  clean. 

3  [Once  in  the  circuit  of  a  year, 

With  blood,  but  not  his  own, 
Aaron  within  the  veil  appears 
Before  the  golden  throne.] 

4  [But  Christ,  by  his  own  powerful  blood, 

Ascends  above  the  skies, 
And  in  the  presence  of  our  God, 
Shows  his  own  sacrifice.] 

5  Jesus,  the  King  of  glory,  reigns 

On  Sion's  heavenly  hill; 
Looks  like  a  Lamb  that  has  been  slain, 

And  wears  his  priesthood  still. 
6-  He  ever  lives,  to  intercede 

Before  his  Father's  face,- 
Give  him,  my  soul,  thy  cause  to  plead, 

Nor  doubt  the  Father's  grace. 

829  L.  M.     SOL.  SONGS  5.  16. 

1  -^"^OME,  let  us  here  rejoice  to  raise, 

%^y  A  sacred  song  of  solemn  praise, 
Up  to  the  heavens  our  voices  send, 
And  Jesus  si  fig,  our  heavenly  friend. 

2  Sweet  are  the  accents  of  his  name, 
Vast  as  eternity  his  fame; 

What  heart  can  fully  comprehend 
The  boundless  glory  of  this  friend  1 


PRAISE  TO  CHRIST.  830-831 

3  O  let  us  make  nis  name  our  trust, 
He  is  a  Saviour  wise  and  just; 
On  his  almighty  arm  depend, 

He  is  a  try'd  and  faithful  friend. 

4  He  will  our  every  want  supply, 
In  ev'ry  trouble  will  be  nigh; 
Will  love  and  save  us  to  the  end ; 

O  bless  and  praise  this  precious  friend ! 

5  Grant,  dearest  Lord !  we  each  may  prove 
Thy  power,  thy  presence,  and  thy  love ; 
And  everlasting  ages  spend 

In  sacred  praise  to  thee,  our  friend, 

830  C.  M.     ISAIAH  12.     C.  Wesley. 

1  4f^  FOR  a  thousand  tongues  to  sing 
\J     My  great  Redeemer's  praise  ; 
The  glories  of  my  God  and  King, 

The  triumphs  of  his  grace ! 

2  My  gracious  Master,  and  my  God, 

Assist  me  to  proclaim, 
To  spread  through  all  the  earth  abroad, 
The  honors  of  thy  name. 

3  Jesus,  the  name  that  charms  our  fears, 

And  bids  our  sorrows  cease  ; 
'Tis  music  in  the  sinner's  ears, 
'Tis  life,  and  health,  and  peace. 

4  He  breaks  the  power  of  cancelPd  sin, 

He  sets  the  prisoner  free  ; 
His  blood  can  make  the  foulest  clean ; 
His  blood  avail'd  for  me. 

5  He  speaks;  and,  listening  to  his  voice, 

New  life  the  dead  receive ; 
The  mournful  broken  hearts  rejoice, 
The  humble  poor  believe. 

6  Hear  Him,  ye  deaf;  his  praise,  ye  dumb, 

Your  loosen'd  tongues  employ; 
Ye  blind,  behold  your  Saviour  come, 
And  leap,  ye  lame,  for  joy. 

831  S.  M.     1  JOHN  2.  15.     Watts. 

1    J^  AISE  your  triumphant  songs 
To  an  immortal  tune, 


832    -         PRAISE  TO  CHRIST.    ' 

Let  the  wide  earth  resound  the  deeds 
Celestial  grace  has  done. 

2  Sing  how  eternal  Love 

Its  chief  Beloved  chose, 
And  bid  him  raise  our  wretched  race 
From  their  abyss  of  woes. 

3  His  hand  no  thunder  bears, 

Nor  terror  clothes  his  brow ; 
No  bolts,  to  drive  our  guilty  souls 
To  fiercer  flames  below. 

4  'Tvvas  mercy  fill'd  the  throne, 

And  wrath  stood  silent  by, 
When  Christ  was  sent,  with  pardons,  down 
To  rebels  doom'd  to  die. 

5  Now,  sinners,  dry  your  tears, 

Let  hopeless  sorrow  cease ; 
Bow  to  the  sceptre  of  his  love, 
And  take  the  offered  peace. 

6  Lord,  we  obey  thy  cail^ 

We  lay  an  humble  claim 
To  the  salvation  thou  hast  brought, 
And  love  and  praise  thy  name. 

832         C.  M.     REV.  5.  C.     Watts. 

1  "|3EH0LD  the  glories  of  the  Lamb, 

[3  Amidst  his  Father's  throne : 
Prepare  new  honors  for  his  name, 

And  songs  before  unknown. 

2  Let  elders  worship  at  his  feet, 

The  church  adore  around; 
With  vials  full  of  odors  sweet, 
And  harps  of  s wee 

3  Those  are  the  prayers  of  all  the  saints, 

And  those  the  ey  raise: 

Jesus  is  kind  to  ou  ints, 

He  loves  to  hear  our  praise. 

4  Now  to  the  Lamb  that  once  was  slain, 

Be  endless  blessings  paid: 
Salvation,  glory,  joy,  re. 
Forever  on  thy  head. 


PRAISE  TO  CHRIST,  833-834 

833  P.  M.     1  COR.  1.  18. 

1  "^T7"AIN,  delusive  world  adieu, 

y      With  all  of  creature  good, 
Only  Jesus  I  'U  pursue, 
Who  bought  me  with  his  blood  j 
Ay  thy  pleasure  I  '11  forego, 
I'll  trample  on  thy  wealth  and  pride, 
Only  Jesus  will  I  know, 
And  Jesus  crucified ! 

2  Him  to  know  is  life  and  peace, 
And  pleasure  without  end, 
This  is  all  my  happiness, 

On  Jesus  to  depend; 
Daily  in  his  grace  to  grow, 
And  ever  in  his  love  abide; 
Only  Jesus  will  I  know, 
And  Jesus  crucified ! 

3  O  that  I  could  all  invite, 
This  saving  truth  to  prove; 

Show  the  length,  and  breadth,  and  height, 
And  depth  of  Jesus'  love  ; 
Fain  I  would  to  sinners  show, 
His  blood  alone  by  faith  applied; 
Only  Jesus  will  I  know, 
And  Jesus  crucified ! 

834  C.  M.      MARK  9.  24.         Cowper. 

1  "     J"EAL  us,  Immanuel,  here  we  stand, 

Waiting  to  feel  thy  touch; 
To  wounded  souls  stretch  forth  thy  hand, 
Blest  Saviour,  we  are  such. 

2  Remember  him  who  once  applied, 

With  trembling  for  relief; 
"Lord,  I  believe,"  with  tears,  he  cried, 
"  Oh,  help  my  unbelief." 

3  She  too,  who  touchVl  thee  in  the  press, 

And  healing  virtue  stole, 
Was  answered,  "  Daughter,  go  in  peace, 
Thy  faith  hath  made  thee  whole." 

4  Like  her,  with  hopes  and  fears  we  come, 

To  touch  thee  if  we  may; 


835-836      H0LY  SPIR1T- 

Oh,  send  us  not  despairing  home, 
Send  none  unhcai'd  away. 

835  P.  M.     DEUT.  32.  15. 

1  TF  life's  pleasures  charm  thee,  give  them  not 

thy  heart, 
Lest  the  gift  ensnare  thee,  from  thy  God  to  part; 
His  favor  seek,  his  praises  speak, 
Fix  here  thy  hope's  foundation ; 
Serve  him  and  he  will  ever  be 
The  Rock  of  thy  Salvation. 

2  When  earth's  prospects  fail  thee,  let  it  not  distress, 
Better   comforts   wait   thee;    Christ   will  freely 

bless  ; 
To  Jesus  flee,  thy  prop  he  '11  be, 
Thy  heavenly  consolation: 
For  griefs  below  cannot  o'erthrow 
The  Rock  of  thy  Salvation. 

3  Dangers  may  approach  thee,  let  them  not  alarm, 
Christ  will  ever  watch  thee,  and  protect  from 

harm, 
He  near  thee  stands  with  mighty  hands, 
To  ward  off  each  temptation ; 
To  Jesus  fly,  he  's  ever  nigh, 
The  Rock  of  thy  Salvation. 

4  Let  not  death  alarm  thee,  shrink  not  from  his 

blow, 
For  thy  God  shall  arm  thee,  and  victory  bestow, 
For  death  shall  bring  to  thee  no  sting, 
The  grave  no  desolation ; 
'Tis  gain  to  die,  with  Jesus  nigh, 
The  Rock  of  thy  Salvation. 

836  L.  M.  TorLADY. 

1  A    T  anchor  laid,  remote  from  home, 
f\    Toiling,  I  cry,  tt  Sweet  Spirit,  come ! 

"  Celestial  breeze,  no  longer  stay, 

"  But  swell  my  sails,  and  speed  my  way 

2  "Fain  would  I  mount,  fain  would  I  glow, 
"  And  loose  ray  cable  from  below ; 
"But  I  can  only  spread  my  sail; 

"Thou,  thou  must  breathe  the  auspicious  gale." 


HOLY  SPIRIT.       837-838 

837  P.  M.     JOHN  5.  36. 

1  TTlATHERcfour  dying  Lord, 

gj     Remember  us  for  good ; 
O  fulfil  his  faithful  word, 
And  hear  his  speaking  blood ! 
Give  us  that  for  which  he  prays ; 
Father,  glorify  thy  Son : 
Show  his  truth,  and  power,  and  gracer 
And  send  the  promise  down. 

2  True  and  faithful  Witness  thou, 
O  Christ,  thy  Spirit  give ! 

Hast  thou  not  received  him  now, 
That  we  might  now  receive  ? 
Art  thou  not  our  living  Head? 
Life  to  all  thy  limbs  impart  ; 
Shed  thy  love,  thy  Spirit  shed, 
In  every  waiting  heart. 

3  Holy  Ghost,  the  Comforter, 
The  gift  of  Jesus,  come ; 

Glows  our  heart  to  find  thee  near, 
And  swells  to  make  thee  room; 
Present  with  us  thee  we  feel, 
Come,  O  Come,  and  in  us  be ! 
With  us,  in  us,  live  and  dwell, 
To  all  eternity. 

838  L.  M.     GEN.  6.  3. 

1  QJT AY,  Thou  insulted  Spirit,  stay, 

£^  Though  I  have  done  thee  such  despite; 
Nor  cast  the  sinner  quite  away, 
Nor  take  thine  everlasting  flight. 

2  Though  I  have  steePd  my  stubborn  heart, 
And  still  shook  off  my  guilty  fears  ; 

And  vex'd  and  urged  Thee  to  depart, 
For  many  long  rebellious  years ; 

3  Though  I  have  most  unfaithful  been, 
Of  all  who  e'er  thy  grace  received; 
Ten  thousand  times  thy  goodness  seen, 
Ten  thousand  times  thy  goodness  grieved : 

4  Yet,  O!  the  chief  of  sinners  spare, 
In  honor  of  my  great  High  Priest; 


839--840      iioly  SPIRIT. 

Nor  in  thy  righteous  anger  swear 
T'  exclude  me  from  thy  people's  rest. 

839  L.  M.         PSALM  2.  Watts. 

1  fTlHOUGH  I  have  grieved  thy  Spirit,  Lord, 

1  His  help  and  comfort  still  afford: 
And  let  a  wretch  come  near  thy  throne 
To  plead  the  merits  of  thy  Son. 

2  A  broken  heart,  my  God,  my  King, 
Is  all  the  sacrifice  I  bring; 

The  God  of  grace  will  ne'er  despise 
A  broken  heart  for  sacrifice. 

3  My  soul  lies  humbled  in  the  dust, 
And  owns  thy  dreadful  sentence  just; 
Look  down,  O  Lord,  with  pitying  eye, 
And  save  the  soul  condemned  to  die. 

4  Then  will  I  teach  the  world  thy  ways; 
Sinners  shall  learn  thy  sovereign  grace  ; 
I  '11  lead  them  to  my  Saviours  blood, 
And  they  shall  praise  a  pard'ning  God. 

840  P.  M.     ACTS  2.  1. 

1  ~  "    ET  songs  of  praises  fill  the  sky ! 

I  ^  Christ,  our  ascended  Lord, 
Sends  down  his  Spirit  from  on  high, 

According  to  his  word : 
All  hail  the  day  of  Pentecost, 
The  coining  of  the  Holy  Ghost. 

2  The  Spirit,  by  his  heavenly  breath, 

New  life  creates  within; 
He  quickens  sinners  from  the  death 

Of  trespasses  and  sin : 
All  hail  the  day  of  Pentecost, 
The  coming  of  the  Holy  Ghost ! 

3  The  things  of  Christ  the  Spirit  takes, 

And  shows  them  unto  men ; 
The  fallen  soul  his  temple  makes, 

God's  image  stamps  again : 
All  hail  the  day  of  Pentecost, 
The  coming  of  the  Holy  Ghost! 

4  Come,  Holy  Spirit,  from  above, 

With  thy  celestial  fire  ; 
Come,  and  with  flames  of  zeal  and  love 
Our  hearts  and  tongues  inspire : 


HOLY  SPIRIT.       841-842 
Be  this  our  day  of  Pentecost, 
The  coming  of  the  Holy  Ghost ! 

841  8s.     MATH.  14.  30.     Toplady. 

1  T^NCOMPASST)  with  clouds  of  distress, 
JQj  Just  ready  all  hope  to  resign, 

I  pant  for  the  light  of  thy  face, 
And  fear  it  will  never  be  mine: 

DisheartenM  with  waiting  so  long, 
I  sink  at  thy  feet  with  my  load ; 

All. plaintive  I  pour  out  my  song, 

And  stretch  forth  my  hands  unto  God. 

2  Shine,  Lord !  and  my  terror  shall  cease : 

The  blood  of  atonement  apply ; 
And  lead  me  to  Jesus  for  peace — 

The  rock  that  is  higher  than  I : 
Speak,  Saviour!  for  sweet  is  thy  voice, 

Thy  presence  is  fair  to  behold ; 
Attend  to  my  sorrows  and  cries — 

My  groanings  that  cannot  be  told. 

3  If  sometimes  I  strive,  as  I  mourn, 

My  hold  of  thy  promise  to  keep, 
The  billows  more  fiercely  return, 

And  plunge  me  again  in  the  deep : 
While  harassed  and  cast  from  thy  sight, 

The  tempter  suggests,  with  a  roar, — 
"The  Lord  has  forsaken  thee  quite  ; 

"Thy  God  will  be  gracious  no  more." 

4  Yet,  Lord,  if  thy  love  hath  design'd 

No  covenant  blessing  for  me, 
Ah !  tell  me  how  is  it  I  find 

Some  pleasure  in  waiting  for  thee? 
Almighty  to  rescue  thou  art; 

Thy  grace  is  my  shield  and  my  tow'r : 
Come  succor  and  gladden  my  heart, — 

Let  this  be  the  day  of  thy  pow'r. 

842  8s.  6s.     JONAH  3.  9.     Beddome. 

1   ^1  REAT  God!  to  thee  I  '11  make 
v3(~  My  griefs  and  sorrows  known; 
And  with  an  humble  hope 
Approach  thine  awful  throne : 


843  H0LY  spirit. 

Though  by  my  sins  deserving  hell, 
I  '11  not  despair: — for  who  can  tell? 

2  To  thee,  who  by  a  word 

My  drooping  soul  canst  cheer, 
And  by  thy  spirit  form 

Thy  glorious  image  there — 
My  foes  subdue,  my  fears  dispel — 
I  '11  daily  seek; — for  who  can  tell? 

3  Endanger'd  or  distrest, 

To  thee  alone  I  'il  fly, 
Implore  thy  pow'rful  help, 

And  at  thy  footstool  lie; 
My  case  bemoan,  my  wants  reveal, 
And  patient  wait; — for,  who  can  tell? 

4  My  heart  misgives  me  oft, 

And  conscience  storms  within ; 
One  gracious  look  from  thee 

Will  make  it  ail  serene : 
Satan  suggests  that  I  must  dwell 
In  endless  flames; — but,  who  can  tell? 

5  Vile  unbelief,  begone; 

Ye  doubts  fly  swift  away ; 
God  hath  an  ear  to  hear, 

While  I  've  an  heart  to  pray: 
If  he  be  mine,  all  will  be  well — 
For  ever  so; — and,  who  can  tell? 

843      C.  M.      JOHN  16.  13.  Hart. 

1  X"^TTHATEVER  prompts  the  soul  to  pride, 

y  ^      Or  gives  us  room  to  boast, 
(Except  in  Jesus  crucified) 
Is  not  the  Holy  Ghost. 

2  That  blessed  Spir't  omits  to  speak 

Of  what  himself  has  done  ; 
And  bids  th'  enlighten'd  sinner  seek 
Salvatiorrin  the  Son. 

3  He  never  moved  a  man  to  say, 

"By  nature  I  am  good,91 
But  turns  his  eye  another  way, 
To  Jesus  and.  his  blood. 

4  Great  are  the  graces  he  confers, 

But  all  in  Jesu's  name : 


THE  CHRISTIAN.      844-845 

He  gladly  dictates,  gladly  hears, 
"Salvation  to  the  Lamb." 

844  L.  M.        PSALM  147.  11. 

1  OJINCE  through  the  heaven-inspired  lines 
J^  Mercy  with  signal  splendor  shines, 
Help  me,  O  Lord,  to  read  and  pray, 

And  drive  desponding  thoughts,  away. 

2  Thy  mercy  pardons  crying  sins, 
And  washes  out  the  deepest  stains, 
'Tis  free,  and  to  the  vilest  given — 
The  vilest  out  of  hell  and  heaven. 

3  Then,  why  should  I,  bow'd  down  with  pain, 
Relinquish  all  my  hope  as  vain — 

m  Live  without  Christ,  restraining  pray'r,       • 
Then  sink  and  die  in  deep  despair! 

4  No!  fly  ye  unbelieving  fears; 

Mercy,  through  Christ,  shall  wipe  my  tears; 
Good  hope  has  here  its  fullest  scope — 
Lord,  in  thy  mercy  I  will  hope. 

845  8s.  6s.     EXOD.  17.  15. 

1  13  X  wnorn  was  David  taught 
Jj  Txxaim  the  dreadful  blow, 

When  he  Goliah  fought, 

And  laid  the  Gittite  low  ? 
No  sword  nor  spear  the  stripling  took, 
But  chose  a  pebble  from  the  brook. 

2  'Twas  Israel's  God  and  King 
Who  sent  him  to  the  fight, 
Who  gave  him  strength  to  sling, 
And  skill  to  aim  aright. 

Ye  feeble  saints,  your  strength  endure. 
Because  young  David's  God  is  yours. 

3  Who  ordered  Gideon  forth, 
To  storm  the  invader's  camp, 
With  arms  of  little  worth, 

A  pitcher  and  a  lamp  ? 
The  trumpets  made  his  coming  known, 
And  all  the  host  was  overthrown. 

4  Oh !  I  have  seen  the  day, 
When  with  a  single  word, 

41 


846-847      THE  CHRISTIAN. 

God  helping  me  to  say, 

My  trust  is  in  the  Lord : 
My  soul  has  quell'd  a  thousand  foes, 
Fearless  of  all  that  could  oppose. 
5  .     But  unbelief,  self-will, 

Self-righteousness,  and  pride, 

How  often  do  they  steal 

My  weapon  from  my  side ! 
Yet  David's  Lord,  and  Gideon's  Friend, 
Will  help  his  servant  to  the  end. 

846  C.  M.       JOHN  1.  13. 

1  T    OST  in  the  ruins  of  the  fall, 
jL^  I  lav  m  awful  night, 

Till  great  Jehovah  changed  my  heart, 
And  gave  me  heavenly  light. 

2  Born  of  the  Lord,  I  rose  from  sin, 

Flew  to  the  Prince  of  Peace, 
He  lov'd  the  risings  of  my  soul, 
And  show'd  a  smiling  face. 

3  Born  of  the  Lord,  I  feel  a  power, 

That  draws  to  Jesus'  blood, 
Loosens  my  soul  from  chains  of  guilt, 
And  ties  it  fast  to  God. 

4  Born  of  the  Lord,  I  can't  allow, 

That  sin  should  rule  my  heart : 
But  long  that  ev'ry  evil  thought 
Might  evermore  depart. 

5  Born  of  the  Lord, — my  happy  soul 

In  flames  of  love  arise  ; 
Love  my  dear  Father  and  his  flock. 
And  love  his  holy  ways. 

6  Born  of  the  Lord,— I  soon  shall  fly, 

Fly  -to  his  bright  abode  ; 
Rise  to  the  honors  of  his  throne, 
To  live  and  reign  with  God. 

847  C.  M.       LUKE  7.  42.  Hart. 

1   "]V#~ERCY  is  welcome  news  indeed, 
I  f  §     To  those  who  guilty  stand; 
Wretches  that  feel  what  help  they  need, 
Will  bless  the  helping  hand. 


THE  CHRISTIAN.      848-849 

2  Who  rightly  would  his  alms  dispose, 

Must  give  them  to  the  poor; 
None  but  the  wounded  patient  knows 
The  comforts  of  his  cure. 

3  We  all  have  sinn'd  against  our  God; 

Exception  none  can  boast; 
But  he  that  feels  the  heaviest  load, 
Will  prize  forgiveness  most. 

848      6s.  5s.       GEN.  22.  8.  Newton. 

1  fT^HOUGH  troubles   assail,  and  dangers  af- 

fright, [nite — 

Though  friends  should  all  fail,  and  foes    all  u- 
Yet  one  thing  secures  us,  whatever  betide, 
The   scripture   assures  us,   the  Lord  will  pro- 
vide. 

2  The  birds  without  barn,  or  storehouse  are  fed : 
From  them  let  us  learn  to  trust  for  our  bread; 
His   saints,   what  are   fitting  shall  ne'er  be  de- 
nied, 

So  long  as  'tis  written,  the  Lord  will  provide-. 

3  His  call  we  obey,  like  Abra'm  of  old, 

Not  knowing  our  way,  but  faith  makes  us  bold : 
For   though  we   are  strangers,   we  have  a  good 

guide, 
And  trust,  in  all  dangers  the  Lord  will  provide. 

4  When  Satan  appears,  to  stop  up  our  path, 
And  fill  us  with  fears,  we  triumph  by  faith ; ' 
He  cannot  take  from  us,  though  oft  he  has  tried, 
This  heart-cheering  promise,  the  Lord  will  pro- 
vide. 

5  He  tells  us  we're  weak,  our  hope  is  in  vain: 
The  good  that  we  seek  we   ne'er  shall  obtain ; 
But    when    such   suggestions  our   spirits   have 

plied,  *  [vide. 

This   answers  all  questions,  the  Lord  will  pro- 

849     P.  M.         GEN.  17.  7.         C.  Wesley. 

1       V  ■  1HE  God  of  Abraham  praise, 
Who  reigns  enthroned  above  - 
Ancient  of  everlasting  days, 
And  God  of  love : 


850  THE  CHRISTIAN. 

Jehovah,  Great  I  Am ! 
By  earth  and  heaven  confess'd ; 
I  bow  and  bless  the  sacred  name. 
For  ever  bless'd. 

2  The  God  of  Abraham  praise, 
At  whose  supreme  command 

From  earth  I  rise — and  seek  the  joys 
At  his  right  hand : 
I  all  on  earth  forsake, 
Its  wisdom,  fame,  and  power, 
And  Him  my  only  portion  make 
My  shield  and  tower. 

3  The  God  of  Abraham  praise, 
Whose  all-sufficient  grace 

Shall  guide  me  all  my  happy  days, 
In  all  his  ways : 
He  calls  a  worm  his  friend! 
He  calls  himself  my  God ! 
And  He  shall  save  me  to  the  end, 
Through  Jesus'  blood. 

850     8s.  8s.  6s.     1  KINGS  8.  56. 

1  /^iOME  on,  my  partners  in  distress, 
\_y  My  comrades  through  the  wildernes; 

Who  still  your  bodies  feel; 
Awhile  forget  your  griefs  and  fears, 
And  look  beyond  this  vale  of  tears, 

To  that  celestial  hill. 

2  Beyond  the  bounds  of  time  and  space 
Look  forward  to  that  heavenly  place, 

The  saints'  secure  abode; 
On  faith's  strong  eagle  pinions  rise, 
And  force  your  passage  to  the  skies, 

And  scale  the  mount  of  God. 

3  Who  suffer  with  our  Master  here, 
We  shall  before  his  face  appear, 

And  by  his  side  sit  down  ; 
To  patient  faith  the  prize  is  sure; 
And  all  that  to  the  end  endure 

The  cross,  shall  wear  the  crown. 

4  Thrice  blessed  bliss — inspiring  hope 
It  lifts  the  fainting  spirits  up, 


THE  CHRISTIAN.      851-852 

It  brings  to  life  the  dead ; 
Our  conflicts  here  shall  soon  be  past, 
And  you  and  I  ascend  at  last, 

Triumphant  with  our  Head. 

851  8s.  8s.  6s.     ROM.  7.  23.  Steele. 

1  A    II!  why  should  this,  immortal  mind, 
f\    Enslaved  by  sense,  be  thus  confined, 

And  never, never  rise? 
Why,  thus  amused  with  empty  toys, 
And  soothed  with  visionary  joys, 

Forget  her  native  skies? 

2  The  mind  was  formed  to  mount  sublime, 
Beyond  the  narrow  bounds  of  time, 

To  everlasting  things  ; 
But  earthly  vapors  cloud  her  sight, 
And  hang  with  cold  oppressive  weight 

Upon  her  drooping  wings. 

3  The  world  employs  its  various  snares, 
Of  ""hopes  and  pleasures,  pains  and  cares, 

And  chained  to  earth  I  lie : 
When  shall  my  fettered  powers  be  free, 
And  leave  these  seats  of  vanity, 

And  upward  learn  to  fly. 

852  P.  M.         ROM.  6.  C.  Wesley. 

1  f  1 1HOU  hidden  love  of  God,  whose  height, 

Whose  depth  unfathom'd,  no  man  knows  ; 
I  see  from  far  thy  beauteous  light, 

Inly  I  sigh  for  thy  repose. 
My  heart  is  pained,  nor  can  it  be 
At  rest,  till  it  finds  rest  in  thee. 

2  Thy  secret  voice  invites  me  still, 

The  sweetness  of  thy  yoke  to  prove, 
And  fain  I  would,  but  though  my  wijl 

Seem  fixed,  yet  wide  my  passions  rove 
Yet  hindrances  strew  all  the  way: 
I  aim  at  thee,  yet  from  thee  stray. 

3  'Tis  mercy  all,  that  thou  hast  brought 

My  soul  to  seek  her  peace  in  thee: 
Yet  while  I  seek,  but  find  thee  not, 

No  peace  my  wandering  heart  can  see. 
O  when  shall  all  my  wanderings  end, 
And  all  mv  stens  to  thee-ward  tend? 
41* 


853-854-855  the  christian. 

853  8s.  8s.  6s.     PHILIP.  21. 

1  J3  RIGHT  scenes  of  bliss,  unclouded  skies, 
[J  Invite  my  soul — O  could  I  rise, 

Nor  leave  a  thought  below! 
I  M  bid  farewell  to  anxious  care, 
And  say  to  every  tempting  snare, 

Heaven  calls,  and  I  must  go. 

2  Heaven  calls,  and  can  I  yet  delay  ? 
Can  aught  on  earth  engage  my  stay? 

Ah,  wretched,  lingering  heart! 
Come,  Lord,  with  strength,  and  life,  and  light, 
Assist  and  guide  my  upward  flight, 

And  bid  the  world  depart. 

854  8s.      1  SAM.  7.  12.  Toplady. 

1  "^,  JFTHAT  though  my  frail  eyelids  refuse 

Y  y      Continual  watchings  to  keep, 
And,  punctual  as  midnight.renews, 

Demand  the  refreshment  of  sleep  j 
A  sovereign  Protector  I  have, 

Unseen,  yet  forever  at  hand, 
Unchangeably  faithful  to  save, 

Almighty  to  rule  and  command. 

2  From  evil  secure,  and  its  dread, 

I  rest,  if  my  Saviour  is  nigh, 
And  songs  his  kind  presence  indeed, 

Shall  in  the  night  season  supply; 
He  smiles,  and  my  comforts  abound, 

His  grace  as  the  dew  shall  descend, 
And  walls  of  salvation  surround 

The  soul  he  delights  to  defend. 

3  Kind  author  and  ground  of  my  hope, 

Thee,  thee  for  my  God  I  avow, 
My  glad  Ebenezcr  set  up,  , 

And  own  thou  hast  helped  me  till  now : 
I  muse  on  the  years  that  are  past, 

Wherein  my  defence  thou  hast  proved, 
Nor  wilt  thou  relinquish  at  last 

A  sinner  so  signally  loved. 

855  CM.  PSALM  121.  5.     Montgomeri 

1      A    LMIGHTY  Father  of  mankind, 
J\    On  Thee  my  hopes  remain,- 


THE  CHRISTIAN.  856 

And  when  the  day  of  trouble  comes, 
I  shall  not  trust  in  vain. 

2  In  early  years  Thou  wast  my  guide, 

And  of  my  youth  the  friend  ; 
And  as  my  days  began  with  Thee, 
With  Thee  my  days" shall  end. 

3  I  know  the  power  in  whom  I  trust, 

The  arm  on  which  I  lean; 
He  will  my  Saviour  ever  be, 
Who  has  my  Saviour  been. 

4  My  God,  who  catised'st  me  to  hope, 

When  life  began  to  beat; 
And  when  a  stranger  in  the  world, 
Didst  guide  my  wandering  feet. 

5  Thou  wilt  not  cast  me  off,  when  age 

And  evil  days  descend; 
Thou  wilt  not  leave  me  in  despair, 
To  mourn  my  latter  end. 

6  Therefore,  in  life  I  'il  trust  to  Thee, 

In  death  I  will  adore  ; 
And  after  death  will  sing  thy  praise, 
When  time  shall  be  no  more. 

856       C.  M.  PSALM  115.  1.  Montgomery. 

1  AH!  give  me,  Lord,  the  single  eye, 
f\    Which  aims  at  nought  but  Thee : 

I  fain  would  live,  and  yet  not  I — 
But  Jesus  live  in  me. 

2  Like  Noah's  dove,  no  rest  I  find 

But  in  thy  ark  of  peace  ; 
Thy  cross,  the  balance  of  my  mind ; 
Thy  wounds  my  hiding-place. 

3  In  vain  the  tempter  spreads  the  snare, 

If  Thou  my  keeper  art; 
Get  thee  behind  me,  God  is  near, 
My  Saviour  takes  my  part! 

4  On  Him  my  spirit  I  recline, 

Who  put  my  nature  on; 
His  light  shall  in  my  darkness  shine, 
And  guide  me  to  his  throne. 


857-858   THE  christian. 

857  8s.  7s.  MARK  10.  28.   Montgomery. 

1  '1~ESUS,  I  my  cross  have  taken, 
^f    All  to  leave,  and  follow  Thee ; 
Nak^d,  poor,  despised,  forsaken, 

Thou,  from  hence,  my  all  shalt  be ; 
Perish  every  fond  ambition, 

All  I  've  sought,  or  hoped,  or  known, 
Yet  how  rich  is  my  condition, 

God  and  heaven  are  still  my  own! 

2  Let  the  world  despise  and  leave  me ; 

They  have  left  my  Saviour  too; 
Human  hearts  and  looks  deceive  me — 

Thou  art  not,  like  them,  untrue ; 
And  whilst  Thou  shalt  smile  upon  me, 

God  of  wisdom,  love  and  might, 
Foes  may  hate,  and  friends  disown  me : 

Show  thy  face,  and  all  is  bright. 

3  Go,  then,  earthly  fame  and  treasure, 

Come  disaster,  scorn  and,  pain, 
In  thy  service  pain  is  pleasure, 

With  thy  favor  loss  is  gain. 
I  have  call'd  Thee,  Abba,  Father, 

I  have  set  my  heart  on  Thee, 
Storms  may  howl,  and  clouds  may  gather 

All  must  work  for  good  to  me. 

858  6s.  5s.         JOB  7.  16. 

WOULD  not  live  always:  I  ask  not  to  stay 
Where  storm  after  storm  rises  dark  o'er  the 
way; 
The  few  lurid  mornings  that  dawn  on  us  here, 
Are   enough  for  life's  woes,   full  enough  for  its 
cheer. 

2  I  would  not  live  alway,  thus  fetter'd  by  sin ; 
Temptation  without,  and  corruption  within : 
E'en  the  rapture  of  pardon  is  mingled  with  fears, 
Ajid  the  cup  of  thanksgiving  with  penitent  tears. 

3  I  would  not  live  alway;  no — welcome  the  tomb, 
Since  Jesus  hath  lain  there,  I  dread  not  its  gloom : 
There,  sweet  be  my  rest,  till  he  bid  me  arise 
To  hail  him  in  triumph  descending  the  skies. 


I 


THE  CHRISTIAN.     859-860 

4  Oh,  who   would  live  alway,  away  from  his  God; 
Away  from  yon  heaven,  that  blissful  abode, 
Where    rivers  of  pleasure  -flow  o'er  the  bright 

plains, 
And  the  noontide  of  glory  eternally  reigns : 

5  Where  the  saints  of  all  ages  in  harmony  meet, 
Their  Saviour  and  brethren,  transported  to*greet  ; 
While  the  anthems  of  rapture  unceasingly  roll, 
And  the  smile  of  the  Lord  is  the  feast  of  the  sou1  f 

859  C.  M.     1  JOHN  3.  2. 

1  T  LOVE  to  see  the  Lord  below ; 

His  church  displays  his  grace; 
But  upper  worlds  his  glory  know, 
And  view  him  face  to  face. 

2  I  love  to  worship  at  his  feet, 

Though  sin  annoy  me  there; 
But  saints,  exalted  near  his  seat, 
Have  no  assaults  to  fear. 

3  I  love  to  meet  him  in  his  Court, 

And  taste  his  heavenly  love; 
But  still  his  visits  seem  too  short, 
Or  I  too  soon  remove. 

4  He  shines — and  I  am  all  delight; 

He  hides — and  all  is  pain : 
•When  will  he  fix  me  in  his  sight, 
And  ne'er  depart  again ! 

5  O  Lord,  I  love  thy  service  now; 

Thy  church  displays  thy  power; 
But  soon  in  heaven  I  hope  to  view 
And  praise  thee  evermore. 

860  L.  M.       PSALM  17.  15. 

1  A    MSE,  my  soul !  on  wings  sublime, 
f\    Above  the  vanities  of  time  ; 

Remove  the  parting  veil— and  see 
The  glories  of  eternity ! 

2  Born  by  a  new,  celestial  birth, 
Why  should  I  grovel  here  on  earth  ? 
Why  grasp  at  vain  and  fleeting  toys, 
So  near  to  heaven's  eternal  joys? 


861-862    THE  CHRISTIAN. 

3  Shall  aught  beguile  me  on  the  road, 
While  I  am  walking  back  to  God? 
Or  can  I  love  this  earth  so  well 

As  not  to  long  with  God  to  dwell? 

4  To  dwell  with  God! — to  taste  his  love, 
Is  the  full  heaven  enjoyed  above; 
The  glorious  expectation  now 

Is  heavenly  bliss  begun  below. 

861  C.  M.     JOHN  1.  47. 

1  A    Mian  Israelite  indeed, 
_/^_   Without  a  false  disguise  ? 
Have  I  renounced  my  sins,  and  left 

My  refuges  of  lies  ? 

2  Say,  does  my  heart  unchanged  remain, 

Or  is  it  formM  anew  ? 
What  is  the  rule  by  which  I  walk, 
The  object  I  pursue? 

3  Cause  me,  O  God  of  truth  and  grace, 

My  real  state  to  know ! 
If  I  am  wrong,  O  set  me  right1 
If  right,  preserve  me  so! 

862  S.  M.     1  TIM.  6.  20. 

1  A      CHARGE  to  keep  I  have, 
f\     My  God  to  glorify  ; 

A  never-dying  soul. to  save, 
That  J  may  live  on  high. 

2  To  serve  the  present  age, 

My  calling  to  fulfil  ; 
O  may  it  all  my  powers  engage 
To  do  my  master's  will ! 

3  Arm  me  with  jealous  care, 

As  in  thy  sight  to  live; 
And  thus  thy  servant,  Lord,  prepare, 
A  good  account  to  give ! 

4  Help  me  to  watch  and  pray, 

And  on  thyself  rely; 
Oh  let  me  ne'er  my  trust  betray, 
But  faithful  live  and  die. 


THE  CHRISTIAN.  863-864-865 

863  S.  M.     PSALM  27.  1. 

1  "M^TT  HEN  earthly  comforts  die, 

y  \     And  thorns  o'erspread  the  road. 
Whither,  O  whither  shall  I  fly, 
But  unto  thee,  my  God ! 

2  When  anxious  thoughts  arise, 
And  sorrows  compass  round, 

Amidst  ten  thousand  enemies, 
In  Thee  my  help  is  found. 

3  Then  at  thy  feet  I  '11  bow, 
And  in  thy  mercy  trust : 

If  I  am  saved,  how  good  art  Thou ! 
And  if  I  perish,  just! 

4  Perish ! — It  cannot  be, 
Since  Jesus  shed  his  blood ; 

The  promise  is  both  rich  and  free, 
And  he  will  make  it  good. 

864  L.  M.       1  TIM.  6.  17.        Watts. 

1  IT  SEND  the  joys  of  earth  away; 

|_  Away,  ye  tempters  of  the  mind, 
False  as  the  smooth  deceitful  sea, 
And  empty  as  the  whistling  wind. 

2  Your  streams  were  floating  me  along, 
Down  to  the  gulf  of  black  despair; 
And  whilst  I  listened  to  your  song, 
Your  streams  had  e'en  conveyed  me  there. 

3  Lord,  I  adore  thy  matchless  grace, 
That  warn'd  me  of  that  dark  abyss , 
That  drew  me  from  those  treacherous  seas, 
And  bid  me  seek  superior  bliss. 

4  Now  to  the  shining  realms  above 

I  stretch  my  hands,  and  glance  my  eyes : 

0  for  the  pinions  of  a  dove, 
To  bear  me  to  the  upper  skies ! 

865  C.  M.    MATT.  5.  16. 

1    I  f  ASK  not  honor,  pomp,  or  praise,, 
|_  By  worldly  men  esteem'd, 

1  wish  from  sin's  deceitful  ways 

To  feel  my  soul  redeemed. 


866-867     THE  CHRISTIAN. 

2  I  wish,  as  faithful  Christians  do, 

Dear  Lord,  to  live  to  Thee, 
And  by  my  words  and  walk  to  show, 
That  Thou  hast  died  for  me. 

3  O  grant  me  through  thy  precious  blood, 

Thy  gospel  thus  to  grace; 
Renew  my  heart,  O  Lamb  of  God; 
Thus  shall  my  works  Thee  praise. 

866  C.  M.     ISA.  40.  31.      Montgomery. 

1  "^TES— I  will  bless  thee,  O  my  God! 

Through  all  my  mortal  days, 
And  to  eternity  I  '11  sing 

Thy  vast,  thy  boundless  praise. 

2  Nor  shall  my  tongue  alone  proclaim 

The  honors  of  my  God ! 
My  life  with  all  its  active  powers, 
Shall  spread  thy  praise  abroad. 

3  Not  death  itself  shall  stop  my  song, 

Though  death  will  close  my  eyes : 
My  thoughts  shall  then  to  nobler  heights 
And  sweeter  raptures  rise. 

4  There  shall  my  lips  in  endless  praise 

Their  grateful  tribute  pay : 
The  theme  demands  an  angel's  tongue, 
And  an  eternal  day. 

867  L.  M.         MATT.  7.  13.        Newtox. 

1  "W^TTHAT  thousands  never  knew  the  road! 

y  y    What  thousands  hate  it  when  'tis  known ! 
None  but  the  chosen  tribes  of  God, 
Will  seek  or  choose  it  for  their  own. 

2  A  thousand  ways  in  ruin  end, 
One  only  leads  to  joys  on  high; 
By  that  my  willing  steps  ascend, 
PleasM  with  a  journey  to  the  sky. 

3  The  joy  that  fades  is  not  for  me, 
I  seek  immortal  joys  above; 
There,  glory  without  end,  shall  be 
The  bright  reward  of  faith  and  love* 


THE  CHRISTIAN.     868-869 

868  C.  M-     PHILIP.  1.  23. 

1  T    ONG  have  I  tried  terrestrial  joys, 

|_j  Bat  here  can  find  no  rest; 
Far  from  its  vanity  and  noise, 
"  To  be  with  Christ  is  best.'" 

2  'Tis  desert  here,  and  thorns  and  foes, 

Do  all  the  road  infest  ; 
The  danger  of  the  journey  's  short, 
"  To  be  with  Christ  is  best." 

3  When  earth  can  no  delights  afford, 

He  spreads  a  heavenly  feast; 
Such  dainties  crown  his  royal  board, 
"  To  be  with  Christ  is  best." 

4  By  this  I  fly  the  desert  through, 

And  feel  my  soul  refreshM  ; 
^What  can  obstruct  me  when  I  know, 
"  To  be  with  Christ  is  best." 

5  There  an  eternity  with  thee, 

I  '11  think  myself  well  blest; 

I  see  thee  here;  but  oh!  to  be, 

"To  be  with  Christ  is  best." 

869  8s.  7s.       MATT.  11.  28. 

"axdering  pilgrims,  mourning  christians, 
Weak  and  tempted  lambs  of  Christ, 
Who  endure  great  tribulation, 
And  with  sin  are  sore  distress'd: 
Christ  hath  sent  me  to  invite  you, 
To  a  rich  and  cosily  feast : 
Let  not  shame  or  pride  prevent  you, 
Come,  the  rich  provision  taste. 
If  you  have  a  heart  lamenting, 
And  bemoan  your  wretched  casey 
Come  to  Jesus  Christ,  repenting, 
He  will  give  you  gospel  grace : 
If  you  want  a  heart  to  fear  him, 
Love  and  serve  him  here  below, 
With  your  troubles  now  draw  near  him, 
He  the  blessing  will  bestow. 
If,  like  Peter,  you  are  sinking, 
In  the  sea  of  unbelief; 
42 


870-871     THE  CHRISTIAN. 

Wait  with  patient,  constant  praying, 
Christ  will  grant  you  sweet  relief: 
Are  you  weary,  heavy  laden? 
He  will  give  you  sweet  repose; 
Bear  his  light  and  easy  burden, 
He  shall  conquer  all  your  foes. 

870  P.  M.     HEB.  6.  19. 

1  ^7^7*-^-^  ^or  eterna*  worlds  we  steer, 

y  Y      And  seas  are  calm  and  skies  are  clear, 
And  faith  in  lively  exercise, 
And  distant  hills  of  Canaan  rise  ; 
The  soul  for  joy  then  claps  her  wings, 
And  loud  her  lovely  sonnet  sings, 

Chorus, — Vain  world,  adieu. 

2  With  cheerful  hope  her  eyes  explore 
Each  landmark  on  the  distant  shore ; 
The  trees  of  life,  the  pastures  green, 
The  golden  streets,  the  crystal  stream; 
Again  for  joy  she  claps  her  wings, 
And  loud  her  lovely  sonnet  sings, 

3  The  nearer  still  she  draws  to  land, 
More  eager  all  her  powers  expand : 
With  steady  helm  and  free  bent  sail, 
Her  anchor  drops  within  the  vail : 
Again  for  joy  she  claps  her  wings. 
And  her  celestial  sonnet  sings, 

871  C.  M.     JOHN  16.  33. 

1  d^\  THOU  who  driest  the  mourner's  tear, 
\J  How  dark  this  world  would  be, 

If  pierced  by  sins  and  sorrows  here, 
We  could  not  fly  to  thee ! 

2  The  friends  who  in  our  sunshine  live, 

When  winter  comes,  are  flown  ; 
And  he  who  has  but  tears  to  give, 
Must  weep  those  tears  alone. 

3  Oh !  who  could  bear  life's  stormy  doom, 

Did  not  thy  wing  of  love 
Come  brightly  wafting  through  the  gloom, 
Our  peace^branch  from  above ! 

4  Then  sorrow  touch'd  by  thee  grows  bright, 

With  more  than  rapture's  ray; 


THE  CHRISTIAN.     872-873 

As  darkness  shows  us  worlds  of  light, 
We  never  saw  by  day. 

872  P.  M.      JOHN  13.  7. 

1  ^^WNCE  I  thought  my  mountain  strong, 
\J  Firmly  fixed,  no  more  to  move; 
Then  my  Saviour  was  my  song, 

Then  my  soul  was  filled  with  love ; 
Those  were  happy,  golden  days, 
Sweetly  spent  in  prayer  and  praise. 

2  Little  then  myself  I  knew, 
Little  thought  of  Satan's  power  ; 
Now  I  feel  my  sins  anew; 
Now  I  feel  the  stormy  hour! 
Sin  has  put  my  joys  to  flight, 
Sin  has  turn'd  my  day  to  night. 

3  Saviour,  shine  and  cheer  my  soul, 
Bid  my  dying  hopes  revive  ; 
Make  my  wounded  spirit  whole, 
Far  away  the  tempter  drive ; 
Speak  the  word  and  set  me  free, 
Let  me  live  alone  to  thee. 

873  L.  M.       EPH.  6.  10,  Watts. 

1  [OJTAND  up,  my  soul,  shake  off  thy  fears, 

£^   And  gird  the  gospel  armor  oh  ; 
March  to  the  gates  of  endless  joy, 
Where  thy  great  Captain  Saviour's  gone. 

2  Hell  and  thy  sins  resist  thy  course, 
But  hell  and  sin  are  vanquished  foes; 
Thy  Jesus  naiPd  them  to  the  cross, 
And  sung  the  triumph  when  he  rose.] 

3  [What  tho'  the  prince  of  darkness  rage 
And  waste  the  fury  of  his  spite? 
Eternal  chains  confine  him  down 

To  fiery  deeps  and  endless  night. 

4  What  though  thine  inward  lusts  rebel ! 
'Tis  but  a  struggling  gasp  for  life  ; 
The  weapons  of  victorious  grace 
Shall  slay  thy  sins,  and  end  the  strife.} 

5  Then  let  my  soul  march  bodly  on, 
Press  forward  to  the  heavenlv  p-ate  * 


874-875    THE  CHRISTIAN. 

There  peace  and  joy  eternal  reign, 
And  glitt'ring  robes  for  conquerors  wait. 
6  There  shall  I  wear  a  starry  crown, 
And  triumph  in  almighty  grace, 
While  all  the  armies  of  the  skies 
Join  in  my  glorious  Leader's  praise. 

874  C.  M.       ROM.  G.  2. 

1  d~^i  RACE,  like  an  uncorrupted  seed, 
^J|~  Abides  and  reigns  within; 
Immortal  principles  forbid 

The  sons  of  God  to  sin. 

2  Not  by  the  terrors  of  a  slave, 

Do  they  perform  his  will  j 
But  with  the  noblest  powers  they  have, 
His  sweet  commands  fulfil. 

3  They  find  access  at  every  hour 

To  God  within  the  vail  ; 
Hence  they  derive  a  quickening  power, 
And  joys  that  never  fail. 

4  Oh  happy  souls ! — oh  glorious  state 

Of  overflowing  grace ! 
To  dwell  so  near  their  Father's  seat, 
And  see  his  lovely  face. 

875  P.  M.     HEB.  13.  6.         Montgomery. 

1  /^FT  as  I  look  upon  the  road 

\J  That  leads  to  yonder  blest  abode, 

I  feel  distress'd  and  fearful : 
So  many  foes  the  passage  throng, 
I  am  so  weak  and  they  so  strong, 

How  can  my  soul  be  cheerful! 

2  But  when  I  think  of  Him,  whose  power 
Can  save  me  in  a  trying  hour, 

And  place  on  Him  reliance, 
My  soul  is  then  ashamed  of  fear; 
And  though  ten  thousand  foes  appear, 

I  bid  them  all  defiance. 

3  The  dangerous  road  I  then  pursue, 
And  keep  the  glorious  prize  in  view; 

With  joyful  hope  elated : 
Strong  in  the  Lord,  in  Him  alone, 


THE  CHRISTIAN.     876-877 

Where  he  conducts  I  follow  on, 
With  ardor  unabated. 

4  O  Lord,  each  day  renew  my  strength, 
And  let  me  see  thy  face  at  length, 

With  all  thy  people  yonder; 
With  them  in  heaven  thy  love  declare, 
And  sing  thy  praise  forever  there, 

With  gratitude  and  wonder. 

876  C.  M.      PRO.  6.  6.  Watts. 

1  ~|"%/1~Y  drowsy  pow'rs,  why  sleep  ye  so? 

j  y  §     Awake,  my  sluggish  soul ! 
Nothing  has  half  thy  work  to  do, 
Yet  nothing  's  half  so  dull. 

2  The  little  ants  for  one  poor  grain 

Labor,  and  tug,  and  strive  ; 
Yet  we,  who  have  a  heav'n  t'  obtain, 
How  negligent  we  live! 

3  We  for  whose  sake  all  nature  stands, 

And  stars  their  courses  move ! 
We,  for  whose-  guard  the  angel  bands 
Come  flying  from  above : 

4  We,  for  whom  God  the  Son  came  down, 

And  labored  for  our  good, 
How  careless  to  secure  that  crown 
He  purchased  with  his  blood! 

5  Lord,  shall  we  live  so  sluggish  still, 

And  never  act  our  parts ! 
Come,  holy  Dove,  from  th'  heav-nly  hill, 
And  sit  and  warm  our  hearts. 

0  Then  shall  our  active  spirits  move, 
Upward  our  souls  shall  rise ; 
With  hands*  of  faith  and  wings  of  love 
We  '11  fly  and  take  the  prize. 

877  P.  M.         HEB.  13.  14. 

1   9~|%/B~H}  scenes  of  confusion  and  creature  com- 
XTJL  plaints, 

How  sweet  to  my  soul  is  communion  with  saints ; 
To  find  at  the  banquet  of  mercy  there's  room, 
And  feel  in  the  presence  of  Jesus  at  home. 
42* 


878  THE  CHRISTIAN. 

chorus. 
Home,  home,  sweet,  sweet  home, 
Prepare  me,  dear  Saviour,  for  glory,  my  home. 

2  Sweet  bonds  that  unite  all  the  children  of  peace ! 
And  thrice  precious  Jesus,  whose  love  cannot 

cease ! 
Tho'  oft  from  thy  presence  in  sadness  I  roam, 
I  long  to  behold  thee,  in  glory  at  home. 

3  I  sigh  from  this  body  of  sin  to  be  free, 

Which  hinders  my  joy  and  communion  with  thee, 
Tho'  now  my  temptations  like  billows  may  foam, 
All,  all  will  be    peace,  when  I  -m  with  thee  at 
home. 

4  While  here  in  the  valley  of  conflict  I  stay, 

O  give  me  submission  and  strength  as  my  day; 
In  all  my  afflictions  to  thee  would  I  come, 
Rejoicing  in  hope  of  my  glorious  home. 

5  Whate'er  thou  deniest,  O  give  me  thy  grace, 
The  Spirit's  sure  witness,  and  smiles  of  thy  face ; 
Indulge  me  with  patience  to  wait  at  thy  throne, 
And  find  even  now  a  sweet  foretaste  of  home. 

6  I  long,  dearest  Lord,  in  thy  beauties  to  shine, 
No  more  as  an  exile,  in  sorrow  to  pine, 

And  in  thy  dear  image,  arise  from  the  tomb, 
With  glorified  millions  to  praise  thee,  at  home. 
Home,  home,  sweet,  sweet  home, 
^Receive  me,  dear  Saviour,  in  glory,  my  Home. 

878  2  C-  M-         PSALM  119.  Watts. 

1  ,  "1%/T  Y  soul  lies  cleaving  to  the  dust; 

IT  I     Lord,  give  me  life  divine  ; 

From  vain  desires  and  every  lust 

Turn  off  these  eyes  of  mine. 

2  I  need  the  influence  of  thy  grace. 

To  speed  me  in  thy  way, 
Lest  I  should  loiter  in  my  race, 
Or  turn  my  feet  astray. 

3  When  sore  afflictions  press  me  down, 

I  need  thy  quick'ning  powers; 

Thy  word,  that  I  have  rested  on, 

Shall  help  my  heaviest  hours. 


THE  CHRISTIAN.      879-880 

4  Are  not  thy  mercies  sovereign  still, 

And  thou  a  faithful  God? 
Wilt  thou  not  grant  me  warmer  zeal 
To  run  the  heavenly  road? 

5  Does  not  my  heart  thy  precepts  love, 

And  long  to  see  thy  face? 
And  yet  how  slow  my  spirits  move 
Without  enlivening  grace ! 

6  Then  shall  I  love  thy  gospel  more, 

And  ne'er  forget  thy  word, 
When  I  have  felt  its  quick'ning  power 
To  draw  me  near  the  Lord. 

879  C.  M.     PSALM  42.  9.         Watts. 

1  13  ETURN,  O  God  of  love,  return; 
JJL%j  Earth  is  a  tiresome  place , 

How  long  shall  we,  thy. children,  mourn 
Our  absence  from  thy  face? 

2  Thy  wonders  to  thy  servant  show, 

Make  thy  own  work  complete  ; 
Then  shall  our  souls  thy  glory  know, 
And  own  thy  love  was  great. 

3  Then  shrill  we  shine  before  thy  throne 

In  all  thy  beauty,  Lord; 
And  the  poor  service  we  have  dene 
Meet  a  divine  reward. 

880  7s.     GAL.  3.  1.         Montgomery. 

1  ^^THEN  on  Sinai's  top  I  see, 

y  y      God  descend  in  majesty, 
To  proclaim  his  holy  law, 
All  my  spirit  sinks  with  awe. 

2  When  in  ecstacy  sublime, 
Tabor's  glorious  height  I  climb, 
In  the  too-transporting  light  ; 
Darkness  rushes  o'er  my  sight. 

3  When  on  Calvary  I  rest, 
God  in  flesh  made  manifest 
Shines  in  my  Redeemer's  face, 
Full  of  beauty,  truth,  and  grace. 

4  Here  I  would  forever  stay. 
Weep  and  ga: 


881-882     THE  CHRISTIAN. 

Thou  art  heaven  on  earth  to  me, 
Lovely,  mournful  Calvary. 

881  C.  M.        ISA.  35.  10. 

1  ^^ING,  all  ye  ransomM  of  the  Lord, 
£^  Your  great  Deliverer  sing :  * 

Ye  pilgrims,  now  for  Zion  bound, 
Be  joyful  in  your  King. 

2  His  hand  divine  shall  lead  you  on, 

Through  all  the  blissful  road : 
Till  to  the  sacred  mount  you  rise, 
And  see  your  gracious  God. 

3  Bright  garlands  of  immortal  joy 

Shall  bloom  on  every  head; 
While  sorrow,  sighing,  and  distress, 
Like  shadows,  all  are  fled. 

4  March  on,  in  your  Redeemer's  strength, 

Pursue  his  footsteps  still; 
With  joyful  hope -still  fix  your  eye 
On  Zion's  heavenly  hill. 

882  C.  M.        GEN.  22.  14.         Cowper. 

1  rilHE  saints  should  never  be  dismay'd, 

Nor  sink  in  hopeless  fear; 
For  when  they  least  expect  his  aid, 
The  Saviour  will  appear. 

2  This  Abraham  found,  he  raisM  the  knife, 

God  saw,  and  said  "Forbear;" 
Yon  ram  shall  yield  his  meaner  life; 
Behold  the  victim  there. 

3  Once  David  seem'd  Saul's  certain  prey; 

But  hark !  the  foe  's  at  hand  ; 
Saul  turns  his  arms  another  way, 
T'  save  th'  invaded  land. 

4  When  Jonah  sunk  beneath  the  wave, 

He  thought  to  rise  no  more; 

But  God  prepar'd  a  fish  to  save, 

And  bear  him  to  the  shore. 

5  Blest  proofs  of  power  and  grace  divine, 

That  meet  us  in  his  word! 
May  every  deep-felt  care  of  mine 
Be  trusted  with  the  Lord. 


THE  CHRISTIAN.      883-884 

-  6  Wait  for  his  seasonable  aid, 
And  though  it  tarry,  wait; 
The  promise  may  be  long  delayed, 
But  cannot  come  too  late. 

883  S.  M.       GAL.  3.  28.  Beddome. 

1  T    ET  Christians  all  agree, 

\_^  And  peace  among  them  spread ; 
Gentile  and  Jew,  and  bond  and  free, 
Are  one  in  Christ,  their  Head. 

2  Among  the  saints  on  earth 
Let  fervent  love  be  found ; 

Heirs  of  the  same  inheritance, 
With  common  blessings  crowned, 

3  Let  envy,  (child  of  hell !) 
Be  banishM  far  away; 

Those  should  in  strictest  friendship  dwell, 
Who  the  same  Lord  obey. 

4  Thus  will  the  church  below 
Resemble  that  above, 

Where  streams  of  endless  pleasure  flow, 
And  evVy  heart  is  love. 

884  7s.  PHIL.  3.  8.  Toplady. 

1  TJ  APPINESS,  thou  lovely  name, 

§   J    Where  's  thy  seat,  O  tell  me,  where? 
Learning,  pleasure,  wealth,  and  fame, 
All  cry  out, — c  It  is  not  here :' 

2  Not  the  wisdom  of  the  wise 
Can  inform  me  where  it  lies; 
Not  the  grandeur  of  the  great 
Can  the  bliss  I  seek  create. 

3  Object  of  my  first  desire, 

Jesus,  crucified  for  me! 
All  to  happiness  aspire, 
Only  to  be  found  in  thee : 

4  Thee  to  praise,  and  thee  to  know, 
Constitute  our  bliss  below; 
Thee  to  see,  and  thee  to  love, 
Constitute  our  bliss  above. 
Lord,  it  is  not  life  to  live, 

If  thy  presence  thou  deny; 


885-886    THE  CHRISTIAN. 

Lord,  if  thou  thy  presence  give, 
'Tis  no  longer  death  to  die ; 
6  Soilrce  and  giver  of  repose, 
Singly  from  thy  smile  it  flows ; 
Peace  and  happiness  are  thine, 
Mine  they  arc,  if  thou  art  mine. 

885  L.  M.       PSALM  69.  15.       Cowper. 

1  ^1  OD  of  my  life,  to  thee  I  call, 
\J|~  Afflicted  at  thy  feet  I  fall  ; 
When  the  great  water-floods  prevail, 
Leave  not  my  trembling  heart  to  fail ! 

2  Friend  of  the  friendless  and  the  faint ! 
Where  shall  I  lodge  my  deep  complaint? 
Where  but  with  thee,  whose  open  door 
Invites  the  helpless  and  the  poor! 

3  Did  ever  mourner  plead  with  thee, 
And  thou  refuse  that  mourner's  plea? 
Does  not  the  word  still  fixed  remain, 
That  none  shall  seek  thy  face  in  vain? 

4  That  were  a  grief  I  could  not  bear, 
Didst  thou  not  hear  and  answer  prayer;. 
But  a  prayer-hearing,  answering  God, 
Supports  me  under  every  load. 

5  Fair  is  the  lot  that  's  cast  for  me  ; 
I  have  an  advocate  with  thee ; 
They  whom  the  world  caresses  most. 
Have  no  such  privilege  to  boast. 

886  C.  M.     ISA.  40.  27. 

1  £~\  THOU  whose  mercy  guides  my  way, 
\^P  Though  now  it  seem  severe, 
Forbid  my  unbelief  to  say, 

There  is  no  mercy  here ! 

2  O  grant  me  to  desire  the  pain 

That  comes  in  kindness  down, 
More  than  the  world's  supremest  gain 
Succeeded  by  a  frown ! 

3  Then,  though  Thou  bend  my  spirit  low, 

Love  only  shall  I  see ; 
The  very  hand  that  strikes  the  blow, 
Was  wounded  once  for  me. 


lord's  day.    887-888-889 

887  C.  M.     PSALM  144.  Watts. 

1  TTIOREVER  blessed  be  the  Lord, 

Jj     My  Saviour  and  my  shield  ;j 
He  sends  his  spirit  with  his  word, 
To  arm  me  for  the  field. 

2  When  sin  and  hell  their  force  unite, 

He  makes  my  soul  his  care, 

Instructs  me  to  the  heav'nly  fight, 

And  guards  me  thro'  the  war. 

3  A  friend  and  helper  so  divine, 

Does  my  wTeak  courage  raise ; 
He  makes  the  glorious  vict'ry  mine, 
And  his  shall  be  the  praise. 

888  C.  M.       MARK  13.  37. 

1  A    WAKE,  ye  saints,  awake  and  watch, 
/%    The  bridegroom  may  be  near  ; 

How  awful,  should  the  summons  catcJ 
His  people  slumb'ring  here ! 

2  They  who  are  ready  to  attend 

The  Lord  when  he  appears, 
With  him  to  glory  shall  ascend ; 
Eternal  life  is  theirs. 

3  With  him  they  shall  sit  down,  and  feast 

On  heav'n's  unbounded  store  ; 
Enjoy  an  everlasting  rest, 
And  never  hunger  more- 

4  When  once  the  chamber  door  shall  close, 

Be  sure,  beyond  a  doubt, 
No  further  hope  remains  for  those 
Who  then  are  found  without. 

5  Awake,  and  be  ye  like  to  those 

Who  wait  the  Lord's  return, 
Awake,  nor  yield  to  that  repose, 
Whose  end  it  is  to  mourn. 

889  L.  M.       1  SAM.  3.  9. 

1  O*  PEAK,  Lord,  to  each  of  us  this  day, 
^J  But  from  the  mercy  seat  we  pray; 
That  all  may  with  deep  revVence  hear, 
Receive  thy  word,  adore,  and  fear. 


890-891        LORD'S  DAY. 

2  May  careless  sinners  now  attend, 
And  ponder  well  their  latter  end : 
And  for  this  day  have  cause  to  praise 
While  angels  chant  their  endless  lays 

3  Bless  those  who  are  too  bad,  they  say, 
For  Christ  to  wash  their  sins  away; 
But  show  the  souls  who  mercy  crave, 
He  to  the  uttermost  will  save. 

4  O  let  us  all  without  delay, 

Hear  the  Redeemer's  voice  to-day;— 
Pardon  and  saving  grace  partake, 
With  all  we  need,  for  Jesus  sake. 

890  L.  M.     EPH.  5.  19. 

1  ^~^H!  niay  °ur  ardent  zeal  employ 

\JP  Our  loftiest  thoughts,  and  loudest  songs: 
Let  there  be  sung,  with  warmest  joy, 
Hosanna  from  ten  thousand  tongues. 

2  Ye  seraphs,  who  sit  near  his  throne, 
Begin  to  make  his  glories  known, 

Tune  high  your  harps,  and  spread  the  sound 
Throughout  creation's  utmost  bound. 

3  Yet,  mighty  God,  our  feeble  frame 
Attempts  in  vain  to  reach  thy  name : 
The  highest  notes  that  angels  raise, 
Fall  far  below  thy  glorious  praise. 

891  8s.  6s.         PSALM  84.  Watts. 

ORD  of  the  worlds  above, 
How  pleasant  and  how  fair 
The  dwellings  of  thy  love, 
Thine  earthly  temples  are ! 


L 


With  warm  desires 
To  see  mv  God. 


To  thine  abode 
My  heart  aspires 
2       The  sparrow  for  her  young 

With  pleasure  seeks  a  nest, 
And  wandVing  swallows  long 
To  find  their  wonted  rest : 


To  rise  and  dwell 
Among  thy  saints. 


My  spirit  faints, 
With  equal  zeal, 
3       O,  happy  souls  that  pray 

Where  God  appoints  to  hear! 


LORD'S  DAY.       892-893 

O,  happy  men  that  pay 

Their  constant  service  there ! 


That  love  the  way 
ToZion's  Kill  i : 


They  praise  thee  still  j 

And  happy  they 

4       They  go  from  strength  to  strength, 

Through  this  dark  vale  of  tears, 

Till  each  arrives  at  length, 

Till  each  in  heaven  appears : 


O,  glorious  seat, 
When  God  our  Kino: 


Shall  thither  bring 
Our  willing  feet! 

892  L.  If.         PSALM  84.  Watts. 

LORD,  how  delightful  'tis  to  see 
A  whole  assembly  worship  thee! 
At  once  they  sing — at  once  they  pray — 
They  hear  of  heaven,  and  learn  the  way. 
I  have  been  there,  and  still  would  go : 
'Tis  like  the  dawn  of  heaven  below: 
Not  all  that  careless  sinners  say, 
Shall  tempt  me  to  forget  this  day. 
Oh  write  upon  my  memory,  Lord, 
The  truths  and  precepts  of  thy  word!  . 
That  I  may  break  thy  laws  no  more, 
But  love  thee  better  than  before. 
With  thoughts  of  Christ,  and  things  divine, 
Fill  up  this  foolish  heart  of  mine  ; 
That,  finding  pardon  through  his  blood, 
I  may  lie  down  and  wake  with  God. 

893  P.  M.  JOHN  1.  29. 

1  ~   "    AMB  of  God !  whose  bleeding  love 

\_jl  We  now  recall  to  mind, 
Send  the  answer  from  above, 

And  let  us  mercy  find : 
Think  on  us,  who  think  on  thee, 

Every  burdened  soul  release; 
Oh  remember  Calvary, 

And  bid  us  go  in  peace! 

2  By  thine  agonizing  pain, 

And  bloody  sweat,  we  pray — 
By  thy  dying  love  to  man, 
Take  all  our  sins  away  : 
43 


894-895        LORD'S  DAY.' 

Burst  our  bonds,  and  set  us  free, 

From  all  sin  do  thou  release ; 
Oh  remember  Calvary, 

And  bid  us  go  in  peace ! 
3  Through  thy  blood,  by  faith  applied, 

Let  sinners  pardon  feel; 
Speak  us  freely  justified, 

And  all  our  sickness  heal  : 
By  thy  passion  en  the  tree, 

Let  our  griefs  and  troubles  cease, 
Oh  remember  Calvary, 

And  bid  us  go  in  peace ! 

894  L.  M.     PSALM  73.  25.         Watts, 

1  7%/I~Y  God,  permit  me  not  to  be 

j  y  |    A  stranger  to  myself  and  thee, 
Amidst  a  thousand  thoughts  I  rove, 
Forgetful  of  my  highest  love. 

2  Why  should  my  passions  mix  with  earth, 
And  thus  debase  my  heavenly  birth  ? 
Why  should  I  cleave  to  things  below, 
And  let  my  God,  my  Saviour,  go? 

3  Call  me  away  from  flesh  and  sense, 
One  sovereign  word  can  draw  me  thence ; 
I  would  obey  the  voice  divine, 

And  all  inferior  joys  resign. 

4  Be  earth,  with  all  her  scenes,  withdrawn ; 
Let  noise  and  vanity  be  gone  : 

In  secret  silence  of  the  mind, 

My  heaven,  and  there  my  God,  I  find. 

895  L.  M.  HEB.  4.  9. 

1  f  1 1HIXE  earthly  Sabbaths,  Lord,  we  love, 

But  there  's  a  nobler  rest  above ; 
To  that  our  lah'ring  souls  aspire 
With  ardent  pangs  of  strong  desire. 

2  No  more  fatigue,  no  more  distre.    . 
Nor  sin,  nor  hell,  shall  reach  the  place ; 
No  groans  to  mingle  with  the  songs, 
Which  warble  from  immortal  tongues. 

3  No  rude  alarms  of  raging  foes: 
No  cares  to  break  the  lone  rep« 


LORD'S  DAY.       896-897 

No  midnight  shade,  no  clouded  sun3 
But  sacred,  high,  eternal  noon. 
Thine  earthly  Sabbath's,  Lord,  we  love, 
But  there  's  a  nobler  rest  above ; 
To  that  our  lab'ring  souls  aspire 
With  ardent  pangs  of  strong  desire. 

896  8s.  7s.     1  COR.  15.  20. 

1  IFTAIL,  thou  happy  morn  so  glorious! 

L7H_   Come,  ye  saints,  your  griefs  give  o'er; 
Sing  how  Jesus  rose  victorious, 
By  his  own  almighty  power : 
Hallelujah, 

To  the  glorious  Son  of  God. 

2  Tell  us,  seraphs,  ye  that  wander, 
When  ye  saw  the  Lord  arise, 
When  ye  saw  him  soaring  yonder, 
What  were  then  your  heavenly  joys? 

Then  't  was  "  Glory 
To  the  conquering  King  of  Kings." 

3  Countless  bands  of  angels  glorious, 
Clothed  in  bright  ethereal  blue; 
Straight  the  sound  of  Christ  victorious, 
From  their  silver  trumpets  flew : 

Christ  triumphant/ 
Rises  conqueror  o'er  the  tomb. 

4  See,  my  friends,  is  that  the  Saviour, 
Who  was  crown'd  with  cruel  thorns? 
Glorious  majesty  and  power, 

Now  his  sacred  head  adorns. 
Hallelujah; 
That  dear  head  no  more  shall  bleed. 

5  Is  that  he,  who  died  on  Calvary, 
Who  was  pierced  with  many  a  spear? 
Clad  with  countless  suns  of  glory, 
See  he  rises  through  the  air. 

Hallelujah; 
Zion's  mourner,  now  rejoice. 

897  L.  M.       GEN.  28.  17. 

1    "   "    O,  God  is  here ! — let  us  adore, 

1  j  And  own  how  dreadful  is  this  place ! 


898-899-900  after  sermon. 

Let  all  within  us  feel  his  power, 
And  silent  bow  before  his  face ! 

2  Lo,  God  is  here ! — him  day  and  night 

Th'  united  choirs  of  angels  sing: 
To  him,  enthroned  above  all  height, 
Let  saints  their  humble  worship  bring. 

3  Lord  God  of  hosts !  oh  may  our  praise    *** 

Thy  courts  with  grateful  fragrance  fill : 
Still  may  we  stand  before  thy  face, 
Still  hear  and  do  thy  sovereign  will* 

898  S.  M.     ZECH.  4.  6. 

1  5r|lIS  God  the  spirit  leads 

In  paths  before  unknown; 
The  work  to  be  performed  is  ours, 
The  strength  is  all  his  own. 

2  Supported  by  his  grace, 

We  still  pursue  our  way; 
And  hope  at  last  to  reach  the  prize. 
Secure  in  endless  day. 

3  'Tis  he  that  works  to  will, 

'Tis  he  that  works  to  do  ; 
His  is  the  power  by  which  we  act> 
His  be  the  glory  too. 

899  L.M.       PSALM  71.  22. 

1  f  a  ^O  him  who  on  the  fatal  tree 

PourM  out  his  blood,  his  life,  for  me. 
In  grateful  strains  my  voice  I  '11  raise, 
And  in  his  service  spend  my  days. 

2  To  listening  multitudes  I  '11  tell 
How  he  redeemM  my  soul  from  hell  ; 
And  how,  reposing  on  his  breast, 

I  lost  my  cares  and  found  my  rest. 

3  Thro'  him  my  sins  are  all  forgiven, 
He  ever  pleads  my  cause  in  heaven  ; 
I  '11  build  an  altar  to  his  name, 
And  to  the  world  his  grace  proclaim. 

900  8s.  7s.  4s.  Evaxs. 

1   /^iOME,  thou  soul-transforming  spirit, 
\^J  Bless  the  sower  and  the  seed; 


social  worship.  901-902-903 

Let  each  heart  thy  grace  inherit, 
Raise  the  weak,  the  hungry  feed : 

From  the  gospel 

Now  supply  thy  people's  need. 
2  O  may  all  enjoy  the  blessing, 

Which  thy  word  's  design'd  to  give; 

Let  us  all,  thy  love  possessing, 
Joyfully  the  truth  receive; 

And  for  ever 

To  thy  praise  and  glory  live! 

901  8s.  7s.  Newton. 

1  ~[V/i~AY  the  grace  of  Christ  our  Saviour, 

If  I     And  the  Father's  boundless  love, 
With  the  Holy  Spirit's  favor, 
Rest  upon  us  from  above! 

2  Thus  may  we  abide  in  union 

With  each  other  and  the  Lord ; 

And  possess,  in  sweet  communion, 

Joys  which  earth  cannot  afford, 

902  8s.  6s. 

^N  what  has  now  been  sown 
Thy  blessing,  Lord,  bestow; 
The  pow'r  is  thine  alone, 
To  make  it  spring  and  grow: 
Do  thou  the  gracious  harvest  raise, 
And  thou  alone  shalt  have  the  praise. 

903  L.  M.         MAL.  3.  10. 

'HEN  those  who  fear'd  the  Lord  of  old 
Met  oft  and  spake  with  one  accord, 
A  book  was  written,  and  enrol  I'd 
Their  faithful  names  before  the  Lord. 
They  shall  be  mine,  Jehovah  said, 
And  as  a  signet  on  my  hand, 
A  crown  of  glory  for  my  head, 
Among  my  chosen  jewels  stand. 
And  I  will  spare  them  in  that  day, 
Even  as  a  father  spares  his  son, 
When  all  the  proud  are  swept  away, 
The  wicked,  root  and  branch,  undone. 
43* 


904-905    SOCIAL  WORSHIP. 

4  Then  shall  my  righteousness  be  shown : 
Then,  by  their  good  or  evil  lot, 
The  sinner  and  the  saint  be  known, 
Who  served  the  Lord, — icho  served  Him  not. 

904  L.  M.     PSALM  100.  5.      Stowell. 

1  "TT^ROM  every  stormy  wind  that  blows, 

J§j     From  every  swelling  tide  of  woes, 
There  is  a  calm,  a  sure  retreat, 
'Tis  found  beneath  the  Mercy  Seat. 

2  There  is  a  place  where  Jesus  sheds 
The  oil  of  gladness  on  our  heads, 

A  place  than  all  besides  more  sweet — 
It  is  the  blood-bought  Mercy  Seat. 

3  There  is  a  scene  where  spirits  blend, 
Where  friend  holds  fellowship  with  friend ; 
Tho1  sunder'd  far,  by  faith  they  meet, 
Around  one  common  Mercy  Seat. 

4  Ah!  whither  could  we  flee  for  aid, 
When  tempted,  desolate,  dismayM— - 
Or  how  the  host  of  hell  defeat, 
Had  suffering  saints  no  Mercy  Seat. 

5  There !  there,  on  eagle  wing  we  soar, 
And  sin  and  sense  seem  all  no  more, 

And  heaven  comes  down  our  souls  to  greet, 
And  glory  crowns  the  Mercy  Seat. 

905  P.  M.     PSALM  84.  10. 

1  T¥"OW  lovely  the  place  where  the  Saviour  ap- 

JljL        Pears> 

To  those  who  believe  in  his  word; 

His  presence  disperses  my  sorrows  and  fears,. 

And  bids  me  rejoice  in  my  Lord. 

2  A  day  in  his  courts  than  a  thousand  beside, 

Is  better  and  lovelier  far — 
My  soul  hates  the  tents  where  the  wicked  reside^ 
And  all  their  delights  I  abhor. 

3  Lord!  give  me  a  place  with  the  humblest  of  saints, 

For  low  at  thy  feet  I  would  lie; 
I  know  that  thou  hearest  my  feeble  complaints; 
Thou  hearest  the  young  raven's  cry. 


FAMILY  WORSHIP.    906-907 

Give  strength  to  the  souls  that  now  wait  upon 
O!  come  in  thy  chariot  of  love:  [thee, 

From  earth's  vain  enchantments,  O!  help  us  to 
And  get  our  affections  above.  [flee, 

906  8s.8s.Gs.  JOSH.  28.  15.  Montgomery. 

1  ~~W  AND  my  house  will  serve  the  Lord: 

[_   But  first  obedient  to  his  word 

I  must  myself  appear : 
By  actions,  words,  and  temper  show 
That  I  my  heavenly  Master  know, 

And  serve  with  heart  sincere. 

2  I  must  the  fair  example  set: 

From  those  that  on  my  pleasure  wait 

The  stumbling-block  remove; 
Their  duty  by  my  life  explain, 
And  still  in  all  my  works  maintain 
The  dignity  of  love. 

3  Easy  to  be  entreated,  mild, 
Quickly  appeased  and  reconciled, 

A  follower  of  my  God ; 
A  saint  indeed  I  long  to  be, 
And  lead  my  faithful  family 

In  the  celestial  road. 

4  Lord,  if  thou  didst  the  wish  infuse, 
A  vessel  fitted  for  thy  use 

Into  thy  hands  receive  ; 
Work  in  me  both  to  will  and  do, 
And  show  them  how  believers  true, 

And  real  Christians  live. 

907  L.  M.     MAT.  6.  19.  Watts. 

1  ~]%/i~AN  hath  a  soul  of  vast  desires, 

|f  |     He  burns  within  wTith  restless  fires; 
Tost  to  and  fro,  his  passions  fly 
From  vanity  to  vanity. 

2  In  vain  en  earth  we  hope  to  find 
Some  solid  good  to  fill  the  mind : 
We  try  new  pleasures,  but  we  feel 
The  inward  thirst  and  torment  still. 

3  So  when  a  raging  fever  burns, 

We  shift  from  side  to  side  by  turns; 


908-909      THE  world. 

And  'tis  a  poor  relief  we  gain, 

To  change  the  place,  but  keep  the  pain. 

4  Great  God!  subdue  this  vicious  thirst, 
This  love  to  vanity  and  dust; 
Cure  the  vile  fever  of  the  mind, 
And  feed  our  souls  with  joys  refin'd. 

908  6s.  5s.     1  COR.  7.  31.        Heber. 

1  r  ■  1HE  world  is  grown  old,  and  her  pleasures 

are  past; 
The  world  is  grown  old,  and  her  form  may  not  last ; 
The  world  is  grown  old,  and  trembles  for  fear! 
For  sorrows  abound,  and  judgment  is  near! 

2  The  sun  in  the  heaven  is  languid  and  pale; 
And  feeble  and  few  are  the  fruits  of  the  vale  ; 
And  the  hearts  of  the  nations  fail  them  for  fear, 
For  the  world  is  grown  old,  and  judgment  is  near! 

3  The  king  on  his  throne,  the  bride  in  her  bower, 
The  children  of  pleasure  all  feel  the  sad  hour; 
The  roses  are  faded,  and  tasteless  the  cheer; 
For  the  world  is  grown  old,  and  judgment  is  near! 

4  The  world  is  grown  old!  but  should  we  complain 
Who  have  tried  her  and  know  that  her  promise  is 

vain? 
Our  heart  is  in  heaven,  our  home  is  not  here, 
And  we  look  for  our  crown   when  judgment  is 

near ! 

909  C.  M.     GEN.  19.  18. 

1  f  H  ^HIS  world  is  all  enchanted  ground, 

_|_    Oh,  whither  shall  I  fly! 

The  vengeful  flames  are  kindling  round, 
And  if  I  stop,  I  die. 

2  When  some  kind  hand  has  brought  me  fortl 

How  lingering  is  my  pace! 
Lord,  either  drive  me  by  thy  wrath, 
Or  draw  me  by  thy  grace. 

3  Oh,  let  me  not  a  moment  waste. 

On  this  destructive  plain  ; 
Hence  let  me  flee  with  greater  haste, 
Till  I  the  Zdar  gain! 


THE  CHURCH.        910-911 

910  C.  M.     JONAH  4.  6. 

1  /"kUR  joy  is  a  created  good; 
\J  How  soon  it' fades  away! 
Fades  (at  the  morning  hour  bestow'd) 

Before  the  noon  of  day. 

2  Joy,  by  its  violent  excess, 

To  certain  ruin  tends, 
And  all  our  rapturous  happiness 
In  hasty  sorrow  ends. 

3  In  vain  doth  earthly  bliss  afford 

A  momentary  shade ; 
It  rises  like  the  prophet's  gourd, 
And  withers  o'er  my  head. 

4  But  of  my  Saviours  love  possess'd, 

No  more  for  earth  I  pine ; 
Secure  of  everlasting  rest 
Beneath  the  heavenly  vine. 

911  Us.        REV.  7.  14. 

1  4^\  ZION!  afflicted  with  wave  upon  wave, 
%^P  Whom  no  man  can  comfort,  whom  no  man 

can  save; 
With  darkness  surrounded,  by  terrors  dismayed, 
In  toiling  and  rowing  thy  strength  is  decayed. 

2  "  O  fearful  L  O  faithless !"  in  mercy  he  cries, 
"My  promise,   my  truth,  are  they  light  in  thine 

eyes ! 
Still,  still  I  am  with  thee,  my  promise  shall  stand, 
Thro'  tempest  and  tossing  I  '11  bring  thee  to  land. 

3  Forget  thee  I  will  not,  I  cannot,  thy  name 
Engraved  on  my  heart  doth  forever  remain! 
The  palms  of  my  hands,  whilst  I  look  on,  I  see 
The  wounds  I  received  when  suffering  for  thee. 

4  Then  trust  me,  and  fear  not;  thy  life  is  secure: 
My  wisdom  is  perfect,  supreme  is  my  power;  z 
In  love  I  correct  thee,  thy  soul  to  refine, 

To  make  thee  at  length  in  my  likeness  to  shine. 

5  The  foolish,  the  fearful,  the  weak,  are  my  care, 
The  helpless,  the  hopeless,  I  hear  their  sad  prayer; 
From  all  their  afflictions  my  glory  shall  spring, 
And  the  deeper  their  sorrows,  the  louder  they  '11 

sing." 


912-913-914  THE  CHURCH. 

912  L.  M.       REV.  18.  20.  Watts. 

1  TN  Gabriel's  hand,  a  mighty  stone 

I    Lies  a  fair  type  of  Babylon! 
"  Prophets  rejoice,  and  all  ye  saints, 
"God  shall  avenge  your  long  complaints  n 

2  He  said,  and  dreadful,  as  he  stood, 
He  sunk  the  millstone  in  the  flood; 
"  Thus  terrible  shall  Babel  fall, 
"Thus,  and  no  more  be  found  at  all." 

913  C.  M.         AMOS  7.  2. 

1  "   13  ^  whom  shall  Jacob  now  arise?" 

gj  For  Jacob's  friends  are  few : 
And  (what  might  fill  us  with  surprise) 
They  seem  divided  too. 

2  "By  whom  shall  Jacob  now  arise?" 

For  Jacob's  foes  are  strong  ; 
I  read  their  triumph  in  their  eyes, 
They  think  he  '11  fail  ere  long. 

3  "  By  whom  shall  Jacob  now  arise  ?" 

Can  any  tell  by  whom? 
Say,  shall  this  branch  that  wither'd  lies, 
Again  revive  and  bloom  ? 

4  Lord,  thou  canst  tell — the  work  is  thine  j 

The  help  of  man  is  vain : 

On  Jacob  now  arise  and  shine, 

And  he  shall  live  again. 

914  S.  M.      PSALM  48.  13.       Watt? 

1  "    JTOW  honored  is  the  place, 

Where  we  adoring  stand, 
Zion,  the  glory  of  the  earth, 
And  beauty  of  the  land ! 

2  Bulwarks  of  grace  defend 

The  city  where  we  dwell, 
While  walls  of  strong  salvation  made, 
Defy  the  assaults  of  hell. 

3  Lift  up  th'  eternal  gates, 

The  doors  wide  open  fling; 
Enter,  ye  nations  that  obey 
The  statutes  of  your  King 


LORD'S  SUPPER.    915-916-917 

4  Here  taste  unmingled  joys, 

And  live  in  perfect  peace ; — 
You  that  have  known  Jehovah's  name, 
And  ventured  on  his  grace* 

5  Trust  in  the  Lord,  ye  saints, 

And  banish  all  your  fears : 
Strength  in  the  Lord  Jehovah  dwells, 
Eternal  as  his  years. 

915  L.  M.     PSALM  51.  18. 

GOD  of  Zion !  from  thy  throne, 
Look  with  an  eye  of  pity  down ; 

Thy  church  now  humbly  makes  her  pray'r; 

Thy  church,  the  object  of  thy  care. 

2  We  are  a  building  thou  hast  rais'd, 
How  kind  thy  hand,  that  hand  be  prais'd ; 
Yet  all  to  utter  ruin  falls, 

If  thou  forsake  our  tott'ring  walls. 

3  We  call  to  mind  the  happier  days 

Of  life  and  love,  of  pray'r  and  praise, 

When  holy  services  gave  birth 

To  joys  resembling  heav'n  on  earth. 

4  But  now  the  ways  of  Zicn  mourn, 
Her  gates  neglected  and  forlorn : 
Our  life  and  liveliness  are  fled, 
And  many  numbered  with  the  dead. 

5  We  need  defence  from  all  our  foes, 
We  need  relief  from  all  our  woes : 
If  earth  and  hell  should  yet  assail, 
Let  neither  earth  nor  hell  prevail. 

916  C.  M.         ACTS  8.  39. 

1  ~   "    ET  plenteous  grace  descend  on  those, 

l_j  Who,  hoping  in  thy  word, 
This  day  have  publicly  declared, 
That  Jesus  is  their  Lord. 

2  With  cheerful  feet  may  they  advance, 

And  run  the  Christian  race; 
And,  thro'  the  troubles  of  the  way, 
Find  all-sufficient  grace. 

917  C.  M.        1  PET.  3.   18.         Steele, 

1    f  ■  lO  our  Redeemers  glorious  name 
Awake  the  sacred 


918-919  youth. 

O  may  his  love,  (immortal  flame,) 
Tune  ev'ry  heart  and  tongue. 

2  He  took  the  dying  traitor's  place. 

And  suffered  in  his  stead  ; 
For  man,  (O  miracle  of  grace!) 
For  man  the  Saviour  bled! 

3  Dear  Lord,  what  heavenly  wonders  dwell 

In  thy  atoning  blood ! 
By  this  are  sinners  snatch'd  from  hell, 
And  rebels  brought  to  God. 

4  O  may  the  sweet,  the  blissful  theme, 

Fill  ev'ry  heart  and  tongue; 
'Till  strangers  love  thy  charming  name, 
And  join  the  sacred  song. 

918  j     L.  M.       PROV.  8. 

1  rjnO  us  the  voice  of  wisdom  cries, — 

§      Harken,  ye  children,  and  be  wise; 
Better  than  gold,  the  fruit  I  bear, 
Rubies  with  me  may  not  compare. 

2  Happy  the  man,  who  daily  waits, 
To  hear  me,  wratching  at  my  gates; 
Wretched  is  he,  who  scorns  my  voice, 
Death  and  destruction  are  his  choice. 

3  To  them  that  love  me  I  am  kind, 
And  those  who  seek  me  early  find; 

My  son,  give  me  thine  heart — and  learn 
Wisdom  from  folly  to  discern. 

919  C.  M.        PRO.  8.  17.      Doddridge. 

1  "^STT'E  hearts  with  youthful  vigor  warm, 

In  smiling  crowds,  draw  near; 
And  turn  from  ev'ry  mortal  charm, 
A  Saviour's  voice  to  hear. 

2  "  The  soul  that  longs  to  see  my  face, 

Is  sure  my  love  to  gain ; 
And  those  that  early  seek  my  face, 
Shall  never  seek  in  vain." 

3  What  object,  Lord,  my  soul  should  move, 

If  once  compared  with  thee? 
What  beauty  should  command  my  love. 
Like  what  in  Christ  I  see? 


youth.  920-921 

4  Away,  ye  false,  delusive  toys, 
Vain  tempters  of  the  mind ! 
'Tis  here  I  fix  my  lasting  choice, 
And  here  true  bliss  I  find. 

920      C.  M.      PROV.  22.  6. 

1  TTJLEST  is  the  man  whose  heart  expands 

[J  At  melting  pity's  call, 
And  the  rich  blessings  of  whose  hands 
Like  heavenly  manna  fall. 

2  Children  our  kind  protection  claim, 

And  God  will  well  approve, 
When  infants  learn  to  lisp  his  name, 
And  their  Creator  love. 

3  Delightful  work !  young  souls  to  win , 

And  turn  the  rising  race 
From  the  deceitful  paths  of  sin, 
To  seek  redeeming  grace. 

4  Be  our's  the  bliss  in  wisdom's  way 

To  guide  untutor'd  youth, 
And  lead  the  mind  that  went  astray, 
To  virtue  and  to  truth. 

5  Almighty  God !  thy  influence  shed 

To  aid  this  good  design : 
The  honors  of  thy  name  be  spread, 
And  all  the  glory  thine. 

921       L.  M.     ECCLES.  12.  1.        Watts. 

1  "T^TOW  in  the  heat  of  youthful  blood, 
J^l     Remember  your  Creator,  God : 
Behold,  the  months  come  hast'ning  on 
When  you  shall  say,  "  My  joys  are  gone." 

2  Behold,  the  aged  sinner  goes, 
Laden  with  guilt  and  heavy  woes, 
Down  to  the  regions  of  the  dead, 
With  endless  curses  on  his  head. 

3  The  dust  returns  to  dust  again; 
The  soul  in  agonies  of  pain 
Ascends  to  God ;  not  there  to  dwell, 
But  hears  her  doom,  and  sinks  to  hell. 

4  Eternal  King !  I  fear  thy  name ; 
Teach  me  to  know  how  frail  I  am ; 

44 


922-923  youth. 

And  when  my  soul  must  hence  remove 
Give  me  a  mansion  in  thy  love. 

922  8s.  7s.      ECC.  11.  9.      Montgomery. 

1  OJEE  the  leaves  around  us  falling, 
£^  Dry  and  wither'd  to  the  ground  ; 
Thus  to  thoughtless  mortals  calling, 

In  a  sad  and  solemn  sound : — 

2  "  Sons  of  Adam,  (once  in  Eden,) 

Where,  like  us,  he  blighted  fell, 
Hear  the  lesson  we  are  reading; 
Mark  the  awful  truth  we  tell : 

3  "  Youth  on  length  of  days  presuming, 

Who  the  paths  of  pleasure  tread, 
View  us,  late  in  beauty  blooming, 
NumberM  now  among  the  dead. 

4  "What  though  yet  no  losses  grieve  you, 

Gay  with  health  and  many  a  grace, 
Let  not  cloudless  skies  deceive  you  : 
Summer  gives  to  autumn  place. 

5  Yearly  in  our  course  returning, 

Messengers  of  shortest  stay, 
Thus  we  preach  this  truth  concerning, 
Heaven  and  earth  shall  pass  away." 

923  L.  M.      1  SAM.  3.  4.       Cawoo* 

1  TN  Israel's  fane,  by  silent  night, 

I    The  lamp  of  God  was  burning  bright ; 
And  there  by  viewless  angels  kept, 
Samuel,  the  child,  securely  slept. 

2  A  voice  unknown  the  stillness  broke, 
"Samuel!"  it  called,  and  thrice  it  spoke. 

He  rose, — he  asked,  whence  came  the  word? 
From  Eli?  no: — it  was  the  Lord. 

3  Thus  early  called  to  serve  his  God, 
In  paths  of  righteousness  he  trod: 
Prophetic  visions  fired  his  breast, 
And  all  the  chosen  tribes  were  blessed. 

4  Speak,  Lord !  and  from  our  earliest  days, 
Incline  our  hearts  to  love  thy  ways  ; 

Thy  wakening  voice  hath  reached  our  ear, 
Speak,  Lord,  to  us;  thy  servants  hear. 


MORNING  AND  EVENING.  924-925-926 

5  And  ye,  who  know  the  Saviour's  love, 
And  richly  all  his  mercies  prove  ; 
Your  timely,  friendly  aid  afford, 
That  we  may  early  serve  the  Lord. 

924  I     7s.       GEN.  47.  9. 

1  \\  7*HILE  with  ceaseless  course  the  sun 
\  \     Hasted  through  the  former  year, 

Many  souls  their  race  have  run, 
Never  more  to  meet  us  here ; 
Fix'd  in  an  eternal  state, 
They  have  done  with  all  below, 
We  a  little  longer  wait, 
But  how  little,  none  can  know. 

2  Thanks  for  mercies  past  receive, 
Pardon  for  our  sins  renew; 
Teach  us  henceforth  how  to  live, 
With  eternity  in  view: 

Bless  thy  word  to  young  and  old, 
Fill  us  with  a  Saviour's  love, 
And  when  life's  short  tale  is  told, 
May  we  dwell  with  thee  above. 

925  C.  M.      PSALM  3.  5. 

"N  mercy,  Lord,  remember  me, 
This  instant  passing  night; 
And  grant  to  me  most  graciously 
The  safe-guard  of  thy  might. 

2  With  cheerful  heart  I  close  my  eyes, 
Since  thou  wilt  not  remove : 

O,  in  the  morning  let  me  rise 
Rejoicing  in  thy  love ! 

3  Or,  if  this  night  should  prove  the  last, 
And  end  my  transient  days  ; 

Lord  take  me  to  thy  promised  rest, 
Where  I  may  sing  thy  praise. 

4  Thus  I  am  sure  to  live  or  die 
To  Thee  the  God  of  love; 

In  life  and  death  I  do  rely 
On  Thee  who  reign'st  above. 

926  C  M.        ISA.  45.  7.  Watts. 

1   1%/TY  God,  how  endless  is  thy  love ! 
IT  I    Thy  gifts  are  every  evening  new; 


i 


927-928  sickness  and  health. 

And  morning  mercies  from  above, 
Gently  distil  like  early  dew. 

2  Thou  spread'st  the  curtains  of  the  night, 
Great  Guardian  of  my  sleeping  hours; 
Thy  sovereign  word  restores  the  light, 
And  quickens  all  my  drowsy  powers. 

3  I  yield  my  powers' to  thy  command, 
To  thee  I  consecrate  my  days ; 
Perpetual  blessings  from  thy  hand 
Demand  perpetual  songs  of  praise. 

927  L.  M.     PSALM  116.  6.         Watts. 

1  i,lIRM  was  my  health,  my  day  was  bright, 
tr    And  I  presumed  'twould  ne'er  be  night; 

Fondly  I  said  within  my  heart, 

"  Pleasure  and  peace  shall  ne'er  depart." 

2  But  I  forgot  thine  arm  was  strong, 
Which  made  my  mountain  stand  so  long; 
Soon  as  thy  face  began  to  hide, 

My  health  was  gone,  my  comforts  died. 

3  I  cried  aloud  to  thee,  my  God, 

"  What  canst  thou  profit  by  my  blood  ? 

"Deep  in  the  dust  can  I  declare 

a  Thy  truth,  or  sing  thy  goodness  there  ? 

4  "Hear  me,  O  God  of  grace,  I  said, 

"  And  bring  me  from  among  the  dead ;" 
Thy  word  rebuked  the  pains  I  felt, 
Thy  pardoning  love  removed  my  guilt. 

5  My  groans,  and  tears,  and  forms  of  wo, 
Are  turned  to  joy  and  praises  now; 

I  throw  my  sackcloth  on  the  ground, 
And  ease  and  gladness  gird  me  round. 

6  My  tongue,  the  glory  of  my  frame, 
Shall  ne'er  be  silent  of  thy  name : 

Thy  praise  shall  sound  thro'  earth  and  heaven, 
For  sickness  healed  and  sins  forgiven. 

928  7s.       PSALM  31.  15.     Dr.  Rylanp 

1   SOVEREIGN  Ruler  of  the  skies. 
^_5  Ever  gracious,  ever  wise! 
All  my  times  are  in  thy  hand, 
All  events  at  thy  command. 


TIME  AND  ETERNITY.  929-930 

2  Thou  didst  form  me  in  the  womb, 
Thou  wilt  guide  me  to  the  tomb : 
All  my  times  shall  ever  be 
Ordered  by  thy  wise  decree : 

3  Times  of  sickness,  times  of  health; 
Times  of  penury  and  wealth; 
Times  of  trial  and  of  grief; 
Times  of  triumph  and  relief: 

4  Times  temptation's  power  to  prove, 
Times  to  taste  a  Saviour's  love  ; 
All  is  fixed — the  means  and  end, 
As  shall  please  my  heavenly  Friend. 

5  Plagues  and  deaths  around  me  fly; 
Till  He  bids,  I  cannot  die  ; 

Not  a  single  shaft  can  hit, 
Till  the  God  of  Love  sees  fit. 

929  L.  M.       PSALM  30.  5.         Watts. 

1  1  "  WILL  extol  thee,  Lord,  on  high, 

L  At  thy  command  diseases  fly : 
Who  but  a  God  can  speak  and  save 
From  the  dark  borders  of  the  grave? 

2  Sing  to  the  Lord,  ye  saints,  and  prove 
How  large  his  grace,  how  kind  his  love ; 
Let  all  your  powers  rejoice  and  trace 
The  wond'rous  records  of  his  grace. 

3  His  anger  but  a  moment  stays ; 
His  love  is  life  and  length  of  days: 
Tho'  grief  and  tears  the  night  employ, 
The  morning  star  restores  the  joy. 

930  L.  M.  PSALM  90.  10.   Montgomery. 

1  AT  every  motion  of  our  breath, 

f\    Life  trembles  on  the  brink  of  death, 
A  taper's  flame  that  upward  turns, 
While  downward  to  the  dust  it  burns. 

2  A  moment  usher'd  us  to  birth, 
Heirs  of  the  common  wealth  of  earth; 
Moment  by  moment,  years  are  past, 
And  one  ere  long  will  be  our  last, 

**  'Twixt  that,  long  fled,  which  gave  us  light, 

Vnd  that  which  soon  shall  end  in  night, 

44* 


931-932  TIME  AND  ETERNITY. 

There  is  a  point  no  eye  can  see, 
Yet  on  it  hangs  eternity. 

4  This  is  that  moment, — who  shall  tell 
Whether  it  leads  to  heaven  or  hell? 
This  is  that  moment, — as  we  choose, 
The  immortal  soul  we  save  or  lose. 

5  Time  past  and  time  to  come  are  not, 
Time  present  is  our  only  lot; 

0  God,  henceforth  our  hearts  incline 
To  seek  no  other  love  than  thine ! 

931  C  M.     PSALM  49.  8. 

1  "^^JTHAT  is  the  thing  of  greatest  price, 

y  y      The  whole  creation  round? 

— That,  which  was  lost  in  Paradise, 

— That,  which  in  Christ  is  found. 

2  The  Soul  of  Man, — Jehovah's  breath! 

That  keeps  two  worlds  at  strife  ; 
Hell  moves  beneath  to  work  its  death, 
Heaven  stoops  to  give  it  life. 

3  God,  to  reclaim  it,  did  not  spare 

His  well-beloved  Son; 
Jesus,  to  save  it,  deign'd  to  bear 
The  sins  of  all  in  One. 

932  S.  M.       PSALM  90.  Watts 

1  rTHHE  pity  of  the  Lord 

To  those  that  fear  his  name, 
Is  such  as  tender  parents  feel — 
He  knows  our  feeble  frame. 

2  He  knows  we  are  but  dust, 

Scattered  with  every  breath; 
His  anger,  like  a  rising  wind, 
Can  send  us  swift  to  death. 

3  Our  days  are  as  the  grass, 

Or  like  the  morning  flower ! 
When  blasting  winds  sweep  o'er  the  field, 
It  withers  in  an  hour. 

4  But  thy  compassions,  Lord, 

To  endless  years  endure  ; 
And  children's  children  ever  find 
Thy  words  of  promise  sure. 


I 


DEATH  AND  RESURRECTION.  933 935 

933  L.M.        PSALM  90.  Fawcett, 

1  r  1 1HE  short-lived  day  declines  in  haste, 

The  night  of  death  approaches  fast; 
With  rapid  speed  the  moments  run, 
In  which  the  work  of  life  is  done. 

2  As  flies  the  shuttle  o'er  the  loom, 
So  mortals  hasten  to  the  tomb; 
As  ships  that  skim  along  the  sea, 
Or  eagles  darting  on  their  prey : 

3  As  vanishes  the  fleeting  shade, 

As  flowers  before  the  evening  fade, 
Such  is  the  life  of  feeble  man ; 
His  days  are  measured  by  a  span. 

4  Be  this  my  one,  my  great  concern, 
The  way  of  life  and  peace  to  learn ; 
To  know  my  dear  Redeemer's  love, 
And  his  renewing  grace  to  prove. 

934  C.  M.       MATT.  10.  28. 

1  fTHHE  grave  is  not  a  place  of  rest, 

As  unbelievers  teach, 
Where  grief  can  never  win  a  tear, 
Nor  sorrow  never  reach. 

2  The  eye  that  shed  the  tear  is  closed, 

The  heaving  breast  is  cold; 

But  that  which  suffers  and  enjoys, 

No  narrow  grave  can  hold. 

3  The  mouldering  earth  and  hungry  worm 

The  dust  they  lent  may  claim, 
But  the  enduring  spirit  lives 
Eternally  the  same. 

935  C.  M.    REV.  14.  13.      H.  K.  White. 

1  FTl  HRO'  sorrow's  night,  and  danger's  path, 

I      Amid  the  deepening  gloom, 
We  soldiers  of  an  injured  King 
Are  marching  to  the  tornb. 

2  There,  when  the  turmoil  's  are  no  more, 

And  all  our  powers  decay, 
Our  cold  remains  in  solitude 
Shall  sleep  the  years  away. 


936-937  DEATH  OF  THE  CHRISTIAN. 

3  Our  labors  done,  securely  laid 

In  this  our  last  retreat, 
Unheeded  o'er  our  silent  dust 
The  storms  of  life  shall  beat. 

4  These  ashes  too,  this  little  dust, 

Our  Father's  care  shall  keep, 
Till  the  last  angel  rise  and  break 
The  long  and  dreary  sleep. 

5  Then  love's  soft  dew  o'er  every  eye 

Shall  shed  its  mildest  rays, 
And  the  long  silent  dust  shall  burst 
With  shouts  of  endless  praise. 

936        L.  M.      JOB  4.  17.  Watts. 

*   CjjHALL  the  vile  race  of  flesh  and  blood 
iJj  Contend  with  their  Creator,  God? 
Shall  mortal  worms  presume  to  be 
More  holy,  wise,  or  just  than  he? 

2  Behold,  he  puts  his  trust  in  none 
Of  all  the  spirits  round  his  throne ; 
Their  natures,  when  compared  with  his, 
Are  neither  holy,  just,  nor  wise. 

3  But  how  much  meaner  things  are  they 
Who  spring  from  dust  and  dwell  in  clay ! 
Touch 'd  by  the  finger  of  thy  wrath, 

We  faint  and  perish  like  the  moth. 

4  From  night  to  day,  from  day  to  night, 
We  die  by  thousands  in  thy  sight, 
Bury'd  in  dust  whole  nations  lie, 
Like  a  forgotten  vanity. 

5  Almighty  Power,  to  thee  we  bow: 
How  frail  are  we,  how  glorious  thou ! 
No  more  the  sons  of  earth  shall  dare 
With  an  eternal  God  compare. 

937     C.  M.     DEUT.  31. 49.  Watts. 

1  ~1~    ORD,  'tis  an  infinite  delight 

1  A  To  see  thy  lovely  face, 
To  dwell  whole  ages  in  thy  si^ht, 
And  feel  thy  vital  rays. 

2  This  Gabriel  knows,  and  sings  thy  name, 

With  rapture  on  his  tongue; 


DEATH  OF  THE  CHRISTIAN.  938-939 

Moses  the  saint  enjoys  the  same, 
And  heav'n  repeats  the  song. 

3  While  the  bright  nation  sounds  thy  praise 

From  each  eternal  hill ; 
Sweet  odors  of  exhaling  grace 
The  happy  region  fill. 

4  Thy  love, — a  sea  without  a  shore, 

Spreads  life  and  joy  abroad ; 
Oh,  'tis  a  heav'n  worth  dying  for,* 
To  see  a  smiling  God. 

938  C.  M.     1  THESS.  4.  13. 

1  \7&7HAT  is  it  for  a  saint  to  die 

\  \     That  we  the  thought  should  fear? 
'Tis  but  to  pass  the  heav'nly  sky, 
And  leave  pollution  here. 

2  True,  Jordan's  stream  is  wond'rous  deep, 

And  Canaan's  walls  are  high : 
But  he  that  guards  us  while  we  sleep, 
Can  guide  us  when  we  die. 

3  A  parting  world,  a  gaping  tomb, 

Corruption  and  disease, 
Are  thorny  paths  to  heav'n  our  home, 
And  doors  to  endless  bliss. 

4  Eternal  glory  just  before, 

And  Jesus  wailing  there, 
A  heav'nly  gale  to  wTaft  us  o'er, — 
What  have  the  saints  to  fear? 

939  C.  M.      2  TIM.  4.  7.  Watts. 

1  "   "    ET  death  dissolve  my  body  now, 

LJ  And  bear  my  spirit  home : 
Wrhy  do  my  days  move  on  so  slow, 
Nor  my  salvation  come  ? 

2  God  has  laid  up  in  heaven  for  me 

A  crown  which  cannot  fade; 
The  righteous  Judge,  at  that  great  day, 
Shall  place  it  on  my  head. 

3  Jesus,  the  Lord,  shall  guard  me  safe 

From  every  ill  design ; 
And  to  his  heavenly  kingdom  take 
This  feeble  soul  of  mine. 


940-941  DEATH  OF  THE  CHRISTIAN. 

4  God  is  my  everlasting  aid, 
My  portion  and  my  friend; 
To  him  be  highest  glory  paid, 
Through  ages  without  end. 

940  P.  M.     1  COR.  15.  55. 

1  "WTITAL  spark,  of  heavenly  flame! 

\     Quit,  oh  quit  this  mortal  frame ! 

Trembling,  hoping,  lingering,  flying, 

Oh  the  pain,  the  bliss  of  dying! 
Cease,  fond  Nature,  cease  thy  strife, 
And  let  me  languish  into  life. 

2  Hark !  they  whisper :  angels  say, 
Sister  spirit,  come  away. — 

What  is  this  absorbs  me  quite? 

Steals  my  senses — shuts  my  sight — 
Drowns  my  spirit — draws  my  breath  ? 
Tell  me,  my  soul,  can  this  be  death? 

3  The  world  recedes,  it  disappears ! 
Heaven  opens  on  my  eyes !  my  ears 

With  sounds  seraphic  ring: 
Lend,  lend  your  wings !  I  mount,  I  fly ! 

0  grave!  where  is  thy  victory? 
O  Death!  where  is  thy  sting? 

941  C  M.       PSALM  23.  4.        Toplady. 

1  }T  I  lIS  sweet  to  rest  in  lively  hope, 

That  when  the  change  shall  come, 
Angels  will  hover  round  my  bed, 
And  waft  my  spirit  home. 

2  There  shall  my  dis-imprisoned  soul, 

Behold  him  and  adore  ; 
Be  with  his  likeness  satisfied, 
And  grieve  and  sin  no  more. 

3  Shall  see  him  wear  that  very  flesh 

On  which  my  guilt  was  lain; 
His  love  intense,  his  merit  fresh, 
As  though  but  newly  slain. 

4  These  eyes  shall  see  him  in  that  day, 

The  Christ  that  died  for  me ; 
And  all  my  rising  bones  shall  say 
Lord,  who  is  like  to  thee! 


DEATH  OF  THE  CHRISTIAN.  942-943 

5  If  such  the  views  which  grace  unfolds, 

Weak  as  it  is  below, 
What  raptures  must  the  church  above 
In  Jesus'  presence  know ! 

6  O  may  the  unction  of  these  truths 

Forever  with  me  stay, 
Till  from  her  sinful  cage  dismissed, 
My  spirit  flies  away ! 

942  C.  M.      LUKE  2.  27.  &c.        Watts. 

1  1   "    ORD,  at  thy  temple  we  appear, 

Lj  As  happy  Simeon  came,  i 
And  hope  to  meet  our  Saviour  here; 
O  make  our  joys  the  same ! 

2  With  what  divine  and  vast  delight 

The  good  old  man  was  filPd, 
When  fondly  in  his  withered  arms 
He  clasp'd  the  holy  child ! 

3  "Now  I  can  leave  this  world  (he  cried) 

"  Behold  thy  servant  dies  ; 
"I  Ve  seen  thy  great  salvation,  Lord; 
"And  close  my  peaceful  eyes. 

4  "This  is  the  light  prepar'd  to  shine 

"  Upon  the  Gentile  lands  ; 
"  Thine  Israel's  glory,  and  their  hope, 
"To  break  their  slavish  bands." 

943  C.  M.     PSALM  37.  37. 

1  TT  J~OW  peaceful  is  the  closing  scene, 

[_  When  virtue  yields  its  breath  ; 
How  sweetly  beams  the  smile  serene, 
Upon  the  cheek  of  death. 

2  The  christian's  hope  no  fear  can  blight, 
No  pain  his  peace  destroy; 

He  views  beyond  the  realms  of  light, 
A  pure  and  endless  joy. 

3  O  who  can  gaze  with  heedless  sigh, 
On  scenes  so  fair  as  this  ? 

Who  but  exclaims,  "thus  let  me  die, 
And  be  mv  end  like  his !" 


944-945  JUDGMENT. 

944  8s.  7s.  4s.     REV.  20.  11. 

1  ■  ^V  AY  of  Judgment,  day  of  wonders ! 
\j   Hark  the  trumpet's  awful  sound, 

Louder  than  a  thousand  thunders, 
Shakes  the  vast  creation  round ! 
How  the  summons 
Will  the  sinner's  heart  confound! 

2  See  the  Judge  our  nature  wearing, 

Cloth'd  in  majesty  divine! 
You  who  long  for  his  appearing, 

Then  shall  say  "  This  God  is  mine !" 
Gracious  Saviour, 
Own  me  in  that  day  for  thine ! 

3  At  his  call,  the  dead  awaken, 

Rise  to  life  from  earth  and  sea : 
All  the  powers  of  nature,  shaken 

By  his  looks,  prepare  to  flee : 
Careless  sinner, 
What  will  then  become  of  thee  ? 

i  Horrors  past  imagination, 

Will  surprise  your  trembling  heart, 
When  you  hear  your  condemnation, 
"Hence,  accursed  wretch,  depart! 
"  Thou  with  Satan 
"And  his  angels,  have  thy  part!" 

5  But  to  those  who  have  confessed, 

Lov'd  and  serv'd  the  Lord  below : 
He  will  say,  "  Come  near,  ye  blessed, 

"  See  the  kingdom  I  bestow : 
"You  forever 
"Shall  my  love  and  glory  know." 

6  Under  sorrows  and  reproaches, 

May  this  thought  our  courage  raise : 
Swiftly  God's  great  day  approaches, 

Sighs  shall  then  be  chang'd  to  praise : 
May  we  triumph 
When  the  world  is  in  a  blaze. 

945  8s.  7s.  4s.      REV.  6.  16.         Oliver. 

O!  He  comes,  with  clouds  descending, 
Once  for  favored  sinners  slain! 


L 


JUDGMENT.  94(3 

Thousand  thousand  saints  attending 
Swell  the  triumph  of  his  train  ; 
Hallelujah! 
Jesus  now  shall  ever  reign. 

2  Every  eye  shall  now  behold  him 

Robed  in  dreadful  majesty! 
Those  who  set  at  nought  and  sold  him, 

Pierced  and  nailed  him  to  the  tree, 
Deeply  wailing, 
Shall  the  great  Messiah  see! 

3  Every  island,  sea,  and  mountain, 

Heaven  and  earth,  shall  flee  away; 
All  wrho  hate  him  must,  confounded, 

Hear  the  trump  proclaim  the  day : 
"  Come  to  Judgment ! 
Come  to  Judgment!  come  away!" 

4  Now  redemption,  long  expected, 

See  in  solemn  pomp  appear! 
All  his  saints,  by  man  rejected, 

Now  shall  meet  him  in  the  air. 
Hallelujah! 
See  the  day  of  God  appear! 

946      8s.  6s.     MAT.  25.  31. 

1  ^~\N  yonder  glorious  height 
\_j  King  Jesus  doth  appear, 
Upon  the  Judgment-seat, 

With  millions  at  his  bar; 
Behold  the  awful  Judge  is  come, 
To  fix  their  everlasting  doom. 

2  Sinners  must  now  come  forth, 

And  stand  before  the  Lord, 
Whose  word  they  scornM  on  earth, 

Whose  children  they  abhorr'd ; 
Then  speaks  the  Judge,  "Ye  sinners,  go 
"From  my  blest  face  to  endless  wto." 

3  But  now,  my  sou],  behold 

That  host  at  his  right  hand ; 
O  see  the  blood-washM  world 
Boldly  before  him  stand ; 
How  pleased  they  look,  how  bright  they  shine! 
Wrhile  Jesus  cries  "  These,  these  are  mine.'" 
45 


947-948-949   heaven. 

4       These  are  my  holy  race, 

These  did  resound  my  fame; 
These  prizM  redeeming  grace. 
These  lovM  and  feard  my  name ; 
And  these  shall  now  ascend  with  me 
To  mansions  of  eternal  day. 

947       S.  M.     JOHN  16.  33.     Montgomery. 

1  £~^  WHERE  shall  rest  be  found, 
%^j  Rest  for  the  weary  soul? 
'Twere  vain  the  oceafi  depths  to  sound, 

Or  pierce  the  either  pole ; 

2  The  world  can  never  give 

The  bliss  for  which  we  sigh; 
'Tis  not  the  whole  of  life  to  live, 
Nor  all  of  death  to  die. 

3  Beyond  this  vale  of  tears, 

There  is  a  life  above, 
Unmeasured  by  the  flight  of  years; 
And  all  that  life  is  love : — 

948     c.  m. 

1  "|"    ORD,  let  me  see  thy  blissful  face, 

[  j  While  sojourning  below; 
'Tis  from  thyself  my  joys  arise, 
And  all  my  comforts  flow. 

2  A  glimpse,  a  single  glimpse  of  thee, 

Would  more  delight  my  soul 
Than  this  vain  world,  with  all  its  joys, 
Could  I  possess  the  whole. 
949      7s.         REV.  7.  14.  Montgomery. 

1  ^ST^'THO  are  those  arrayed  in  white, 

W     Brighter  than  the* noon-day  sun, 
Foremost  of  the  sons  of  light, 
Nearest  to  the  eternal  throne? 

2  These  are  they  that  bore  the  cross, 

Nobly  for  their  master  stood; 
Sufferers  in  his  righteous  cause. 
Followers  of  their  dying  Lord. 

3  Out  of  great  distress  they  came, 

Waslvd  their  robes  by  faith  below, 


HEAVEN.  950-951 

In  the  blood  of  yonder  Lamb, 

Blood  that  washes  white  as  snow. 

4  Therefore  they  are  next  the  throne, 

Serve  their  Maker  day  and  night; 
God  resides  among  his  own, 
God  doth  in  his  saints  delight, 

5  More  than  conquerors  at  last, 

Here  they  find  their  trials  o'er; 
They  have  all  their  sufferings  past, 
Hunger  now,  and  thirst,  no  more : 

6  No  excessive  heat  they  feel 

From  the  sun's  directer  ray; 
In  a  milder  clime  they  dwell, 
Region  of  eternal  day. 

950  P.  M.         1  JOHN  3.  2. 

1  FTP!  HERE  is  an  hour  of  peaceful  rest, 

To  mourning  wanderers  given ; 
There  is  a  joy  for  souls  distress'd, 
A  balm  for  every  wounded  breast — 
'Tis  found  above — in  heaven. 

2  There  is  a  home  for  weary  souls, 
By  sin  and  sorrow  driven ; 

When  toss'd  on  life's  tempestuous  shoals 
Where  storms  arise  and  ocean  rolls, 
And  all  is  dark — but  heaven. 

3  There,  faith  lifts  up  her  cheerful  eye., 
To  brighter  prospects  given  ; 

And  views  the  tempest  passing  by, 
The  evening  shadows  quickly  fly, 
And  all  serene — in  heaven. 

4  There,  fragrant  flowers  immortal  bloom, 
And  joys  supreme  are  given : 

There  joys  divine  disperse  tlfe  gloom : — 
Beyond  the  confines  of  the  tomb, 
Appears  the  dawn  of  heaven. 

951  C.  M.     DEUT.  31.  49. 

1   OJ  WEET  was  the  journey  to  the  sky 
^3  The  holy  prophet  tried 
"  Climb  up  the  mount,"  said  God,  "and  die," 
The  prophet  climb'd,  and  died, 


952-953  HEAVEN. 

2  Softly  his  fainting  head  he  lay 

Upon  his  Maker's  breast, 
His  Maker  sooth'd  his  soul  away, 
And  laid  his  flesh  to  rest. 

3  In  God's  own  arms  he  left  the  breath 

That  God's  own  spirit  gave ; 

His  was  the  noblest  road  to  death, 

And  his  the  sweetest  grave. 

952      L.  M.        PSALM  17.  15.       Watts, 

1  /^kH!  for  a  sight — a  pleasing  sight 
\J  Of  our  almighty  Father's  throne ! 
There  sits  our  Saviour,  crowned  with  light, 

Cloth'd  with  a  body  like  our  own. 

2  Adoring  saints  around  him  stand, 

And  thrones  and  powTers  before  him  fall  j 
The  God  shines  gracious  through  the  man, 
And  sheds  bright  glories  on  them  all ! 

3  Oh!  what  amazing  joys  they  feel, 

While  to  their  golden  harps  they  sing, 
And  echo  from  each  heavenly  hill, 
The  glorious  triumphs  of  their  King ! 

4  When  shall  the  day,  dear  Lord,  appear, 

That  I  shall  mount  to  dwell  above, 
And  stand  and  bow  amidst  them  there, 
And  view  thy  face  and  sing  thy  love  ? 

953      P.  M.     REV.  7.  14.       Montgomery. 

1  117HAT  are  these  in  bright  array? 

Y  T      This  innumerable  throng, 
Round  the  altar  night  and  day, 

Tuning  their  triumphant  song? 
— "  Worthy  is  the  Lamb  once  slain, 

Blessing,  honor,  glory,  power, 
Wisdom,  riches  to  obtain, 

New  dominion,  every  hour." 

2  These  through  fiery  trials  trod; 

These  from  great  afflictions  came ; 
Now  before  the  throne  of  God, 

Sealed  with  his  eternal  name ; 
Clad  in  raiment  pure  and  white, 

Victor-palms  in  every  hand, 


PRAYER.  954-955 

Through  their  great  Redeemer's  might, 
More  than  conquerors  they  stand. 

3  Hunger,  thirst,  disease  unknown, 

On  immortal  fruits  they  feed, 
Them  the  Lamb,  amidst  the  throne, 

Shall  to  living  fountains  lead; 
Joy  and  gladness  banish  sighs; 

Perfect  love  dispels  their  fears; 
And  forever  from  their  eyes 

God  shall  wipe  away  all  tears. 

954  C.  M.         1  COR.  2.  9. 

1  /^kH,  could  our  thoughts  and  wishes  fly. 
\^f   Above  these  gloomy  shades, 

To  those  bright  worlds  beyond  the  sky. 
Which  sorrow  ne'er  invades ! 

2  There,  joys  unseen  by  mortal  eyes, 

Or  reason's  feeble  ray, 
In  ever-blooming  prospect  rise, 
Exposed  to  no  decay. 

3  Lord,  send  a  beam  of  light  divine, 

To  guide  our  upward  aim ! 

With  one  reviving  lock  of  thine, 

Our  languid  hearts  inflame. 

4  Oh  then,  on  faith's  sublimest  wing, 

Our  ardent  souls  shall  rise, 
To  those  bright  scenes,  where  pleasures  spring, 
Immortal  in  the  skies. 

955  Gs.  5s.     JER.  2.  2.  . 

1  rinHOU  Greatest  and  Best,  O  bow  down  thine 

I  ear, 

Attend  my  request,  and  answer  my  prayer; 
Remember  me  always,  my  God,  for  my  good, 
Thou,  thou  by  the  needy  hast  evermore  stood. 

2  O  gracious  reply,  thou  sayest,  I  will, 
/  earnestly  do  remember  thee  still; 

Thy  kindness  I  saw  in  the  days  of  thy  youth; 
Thy-  love  of  espousals,  when  walking  in  truth. 

3  Jxemember  I  do,  thy  foes  and  thy  fears, 

Thy  praises  and  prayers,  thy  joys  and  thy  tears; 


956-957  prayer. 

Should  others  forget  thee,  my  signet  thou  art, 
Yea,  thou  art  engraved  on  my  hands   and  my 
heart. 
4  Then  as  thou  art  mine,  my  care,  and  my  boast, 
Believing  rejoice,  and  no  more  distrust, 
Rely  on  my  promise,  Thou  never  shalt  be, 

0  Isr'el,  my  Isr'el,  forgotten  of  me. 

956  P.  M.     MAT.  8.  25.      Montgomery. 

1  "W^TTHEN  thro'  the  torn  sail  the  wild  tempest 

ff  is  streaming,  [gleaming, 

When   o'er  the  dark  wave  the  red  lightning  is 
Nor  hope  lends  a  ray  the  poor  seaman  to  che- 
rish, 
We  fly  to  our  maker:  'Save,  Lord!  or  we  perish.' 

2  O  Jesus !  once  rock'd  on  the  breast  of  the  bil- 

low, [low, 

Aroused  by  the  shriek  of  despair  from   thy  pil- 
Now  seated  in  glory  the  mariner  cherish, 
Who  cries  in  his  anguish, '  Save,  Lord !  or  we  pe- 
rish." 

3  And,  O!  when  the  whirlwind  of  passion  is  raging, 
When  sin  in  our  hearts  his  wild  warfare  is  wa- 
ging, '  [rish, 

Then  send  down  thy  grace,  thy  redeemed  to  che- 
Rebuke  the  destroyer;   'Save,  Lord!   or  we  pe- 
rish.' 

957  L.  M.         PSALM.  119. 

1  TjlRIEND  of  the  friendless,  and  the  faint! 

gj     Where  should  I  lodge  my  deep  complaint, 
Where  but  with  thee  whose  open  dcor 
Invites  the  helpless  and  the  poor!  • 

2  Did  ever  mourner  plead  with  thee, 
And  thou  refuse  that  mourner's  plea? 
Does  not  the  word  still  iix'd  remain , 
That  none  shall  seek  thy  face  in  vain? 

3  That  were  a  grief  I  could  not  bear, 
Didst  thou  not  hear  and  answer  pray'r; 
But  a  pray'r-hearing  answering  God, 
Supports  me  under  ev'ry  load. 

4  Fair  is  the  lot  that  's  cast  for  me; 

1  have  an  advocate  with  thee; 


prayer.    958-959-960 

They  whom  the  world  caresses  most. 
Have  no  such  privilege  to  boast. 
Poor  tho'  I  am,  despised,  forgot, 
Yet  God,  my  God  forgets  me  not ; 
And  he  is  safe,  and  must  succeed, 
For  whom  the  Lord  vouchsafes  to  plead. 

958  L.  M.  Newton. 

i  EMEMBER  us,  we  pray  thee,  Lord, 
With  those  who  love  thy  gracious  name ; 
And  to  our  souls  that  good  afford, 
Thy  promise  has  prepar'd  for  them. 
2  To  us  thy  great  salvation  show, 
Give  us  a  taste  of  love  divine ; 
That  we  thy  people's  joy  may  know, 
And  in  their  holy  triumph  join. 

959  C.  M.       PSALM  71.  3. 

1  CJHOW  me,  O  Lord,  thy  sacred  way, 
£^3  Thy  truths  to  me  relate  ; 

For  thou  art  God,  whom  I  obey; 
On  thee  I  daily  wrait. 

2  Remember  not  in  anger,  Lord, 

The  errors  of  my  youth : 
But  let  thy  mercy  help  afford, 
According  to  thy  truth, 

3  O  Lord,  on  me  compassion  take, 

Who  have  despised  thy  word; 
And  for  thy  name  and  mercy's  sake, 
Thy  pardoning  love  afford. 

4  O  keep  my  soul,  and  set  me  free. 

Preserve  me,  Lord,  from  shame  ; 
For  I  have  placed  my  hope  in  thee, 
And  trusted  in  thy  name. 

960  C.  M.     JOHN  G.  37.       Montgomery. 

1  QINNERS  of  Adam's  fallen  race, 
£^  Sinners  by  practice  too, 

In  prayer,  O  God !  we  seek  thy  face, 
In  prayer  for  mercy  sue. 

2  No  trembling  penitent  to  Thee 

E'er  turn'd,  and  was  denied: 


961-962         PRAYER. 

Accept,  O  Lord!  our  only  plea, — 
For  us  thy  son  hath  died. 

3  For  Him,  thy  gift,  thy  name  we  bless : 

To  us,  for  whom  he  died, 
Thro'  faith  impute  his  righteousness, 
And  we  are  justified. 

4  Nor  rest  we  here.     Thou  God  of  love! 

May  we  for  whom  he  died, 
Receive  thy  spirit  from  above, 
And  thus  be  sanctified. 

5  At  length  made  holy,  just,  forgiven, 

Thro'  Christ  who  for  us  died, 
May  we,  exchanging  earth  for  heaven, 
With  him  be  glorified. 

961  S.  M.     ACTS  24.  25. 

1  ££AY,  what  is  this  I  feel, 

^^  This  trembling  in  my  frame, 
Does  it  a  contrite  heart  bespeak? 
Sure,  Felix  felt  the  same. 

2  When  conscience  is  alarm'd, 
My  numerous  sins  I  trace : 

Thus  far  a  trembling  soul  may  go. 
Without  renewing  grace. 

3  Do  we  our  sins  confess, 
And  all  our  sins  forsake? 

Do  we  to  Jesus  blood  repair, 
And  of  his  grace  partake  ? 

4  Lord,  cleanse  this  soul  of  mine, 
And  all  its  powers  renew; 

Give  me  to  know  thy  holv  will ; 
Thy  holy  will  to  do! 

962  C.  M.     PSALM  94.  17.       Milluax. 

1  /f^\H  help  us,  Lord !  each  hour  of  need 
\J  Thy  heavenly  succor  give ; 

Help  us  in  thought,  and  word,  and  deed, 
Each  hour  on  earth  we  live. 

2  Oh  help  us  when  our  spirits  bleed, 

With  contrite  anguish  tore, 
And  when  our  hearts  are  cold  and  dead, 
Oh  help  us,  Lord,  the  more. 


PRAYER.  963-964 

3  Oh  help  us  through  the  prayer  of  faith 

More  firmly  to  believe ; 
For  still  the  more  the  servant  hath, 
The  more  shall  he  receive. 

4  If,  strangers  to  thy  fold,  we  call, 

Imploring  at  thy  feet, 
The  crumbs  that  from  thy  table  fall, 
'Tis  all  we  dare  entreat. 

5  But  be  it,  Lord  of  mercy,  all, 

So  thou  wilt  grant  but  this ; 
The  crumbs  that  from  thy  table  fall, 
Are  light,  and  life,  and  bliss. 

963  C.  M.     PSALM  6.  4.      Montgomery. 

1  "HMTERCY  alone  can  meet  my  case; 

If  |     For  mercy,  Lord,  I  cry ; 
Jesus,  Redeemer,  show  thy  face 
In  mercy,  or  I  die. 

2  Save  me,  for  none  beside  can  save  ; 

At  thy  command  I  tread, 
With  failing  step,  life's  stormy  wave ; 
— The  wave  goes  o'er  my  head. 

3  I  perish,  and  my  doom  were  just; 

But  wilt  Thou  leave  me? — No: 
I  hold  Thee  fast,  my  hope ,  my  trust ; 
I  will  not  let  Thee  go. 

4  Still  sure  to  me  thy  promise  stands, 

And  ever  must  abide; 
Behold  it  written  on  thy  hands, 
And  graven  in  thy  side. 

5  To  this,  this  only  will  I  cleave  ; 

Thy  word  is  all  my  plea ; 
That  word  is  truth,  and  I  believe ; 
— Have  mercy,  Lord,  on  me ! 

964  C.  M.      LUKE  18.  1. 

1  "J3Y  every  means,  in  every  way, 

§J  My  soul  shall  seek  the  Lord; 
At  home,  abroad,  by  night,  by  day, 
Till  he  his  grace  afford. 

2  Does  he  retire?  I  '11  still  pursue, 

And  mend  my  heavy  pace, 


965-966  PRAYER. 

Till  with  rejoicing  eyes  I  view 
His  lovely,  smiling  face. 

3  I  with  his  people  will  attend, 

Expecting  Him  to  see; 
Jesus,  my  Saviour,  and  my  friend^ 

0  come  and  visit  me! 

4  Were  I  of  all  the  world  possessed, 

1  would  the  whole  resign, 

If  I  might  only  once  be  bless'd, 
And  say  that  thou  art  mine. 

965  S.  M.       MATT.  15.  23. 

1  /"^kNCE  a  poor  sinner  cried 
%J  To  Jesus  Christ  the  Lord, 

Who  seem'd  his  heart  and  face  to  hide- 
Nor  answer'd  her  a  word. 

2  So,  in  distress,  have  I 
His  gracious  aid  implor'd, 

Who  yet  seemM  deaf  to  all  my  cryr 
Nor  answer'd  me  a  word. 

3  Affecting  case  indeed  I 
Will  he  no  help  afford?. 

Has  he  left  off  to  intercede, 
Who  answers  not  a  word. 

4  Oh !  must  I  perish  here ! 
And  will  he  not  regard? 

He  knows  my  overwhelming  fearr 
But  answers  not  a  word. 

5  Will  he  reject  my  soul? 
Is  all  his  mercy  barr'd? 

A  look  from  him  would  make  me  whole,. 
Who  answers  not  a  word. 

6  No,  I  '11  entreat  him  still, 
This  sha'nt  my  pray'r  retard  ? 

I  '11  trust  his  name,  I  '11  wait  his  will, 
Ere  long  he  '11  speak  the  word. 

966  L.  M.        ROM.  7.  15. 

1    "     FOW  sad,  and  awful  is  my  state ! 
1    B    The  very  thing  I  do  I  hate : 
When  I  to  God  draw  near  in  prayV, 
I  feel  the  conflict  even  there! 


MISSIONARY.  967 

2  I  mourn,  because  I  cannot  mourn, 
I  hate  my  sin,  yet  cannot  turn; 

I  grieve,  because  I  cannot  grieve, 
I  hear  the  truth,  but  can't  believe. 

3  Where  shall  so  great  a  sinner  run  ? 
I  see  I  'm  ruined  and  undone  ; 
Dear  Lord,  in  pity  now  draw  near, 
And  banish  ev'ry  rising  fear. 

4  Thy  blood,  dear  Lord,  which  thou  hast  spilt, 
Can  make  this  rocky  heart  to  melt; 

Thy  blood  can  make  me  clean  within — 
Thy  blood  can  pardon  all  my  sin. 

5  'Tis  on  the  atonement  of  that  blood, 
I  now  approach  to  thee,  my  God : 
This  is  my  hope,  this  is  my  claim, 
Jesus  has  died  and  wash'd  me  clean. 

967       7s.  6s.     ACTS  16.  9.  Hebeb., 

1  1.1  ROM  Greenland's  icy  mountains, 
Jj     From  India's  coral  strand, 

Where  Afric's  sunny  fountains 

Roll  down  their  golden  sand; 
From  many  an  ancient  river, 

From  many  a  palmy  plain, 
They  call  us  to  deliver 

The  land  from  error's  chain. 

2  What  though  the  spicy  breezes 

Blow  soft  o'er  Ceylon's  isle — 
Though  every  prospect  pleases, 

And  only  man  is  vile  ? — 
In  vain,  with  lavish  kindness, 

The  gifts  of  God  are  strown  ; 
The  heathen  in  his  blindness, 

Bows  down  to  wood  and  stone. 

3  Shall  we,  whose  souls  are  lighted 

By  wisdom  from  on  high — 
Shall  we  to  man  benighted 

The  lamp  of  life  deny? — 
Salvation ! — oh,  salvation ! 

The  joyful  sound  proclaim, 
Till  earth's  remotest  nation 

Has  learnt  Messiah's  name. 


968-969        MISSIONARY. 

4  Waft — waft,  ye  winds  his  story, 

And  you,  ye  waters,  roll, 
Till  like  a  sea  of  glory, 

It  spreads  from  pole  to  pole; 
Till  o'er  our  ransomed  nature, 

The  Lamb  for  sinners  slain, 
Redeemer,  King,  Creator, 

Returns  in  bliss  to  reign. 

968      C.  M.       REV.  19.  12.        Beddome. 

1  jT^  O  forth,  ye  saints,  behold  your  Lord, 
\Jf  With  radiant  glory  crowned  ; 

The  wond'rous  progress  of  his  word 
Shall  spread  his  fame  around. 

2  Where'er  the  sun  begins  its  race, 

Or  stops  its  swift  career, 
Both  east  and  west,  shall  own  his  grace? 
And  Christ  be  honored  there. 

3  Ten  thousand  crowns  encircling  show 

The  victories  he  has  won- 
Oh  may  his  conquests  ever  grow, 
While  time  its  course  shall  run. 

4  Ride  forth,  thou  mighty  conqueror,  ride, 

And  millions  more  subdue; 
Destroy  our  unbelief  and  pride, 
And  we  will  crown  thee  too. 

969      L.  M.     MARK  16.  15. 

1  A    SSEMBLED  at  thy  great  command, 
f\    Before  thy  face,  dread  King!  we  stand: 

The  voice  that  marshalled  every  star 
Has  called  thy  people  from  afar. 

2  We  meet,  thro'  distant  lands  to  spread, 
The  truth  for  which  the  martyrs  bled; 
Along  the  line — to  either  pole — 

The  thunder  of  thy  praise  to  roll. 

3  Our  prayers  assist — accept  our  praise — * 
Our  hopes  revive — our  courage  raise — 
Our  counsels  aid — to  each  impart 

The  single  eye — the  faithful  heart! 

4  Forth  with  thy  chosen  heralds  come ; 
Recall  the  wandering  spirits  home : 


missionary.    970-971-972 

From  Zion's  mount  send  forth  the  sound, 
To  spread  the  spacious  earth  around. 

970  C.  M.     ACTS  8.  8. 

1  TTjrOW  much  the  drooping  hearts  revive 

|    §    Of  those  who  fear  the  Lord; 
When  sinners  dead  are  made  alive 
By  his  reviving  word! 

2  The  ministers  of  Christ  rejoice, 

When  souls  receive  the  word — 
When  ransom'd  sinners  hear  his  voice, 
Return  and  love  the  Lord. 

3  The  church  of  God  their  praises  join, 

And  of  salvation  sing ; 
They  glorify  the  grace  divine 
Of  their  victorious  King. 

4  In  heav'n  above,  th'  angelic  throng 

Around  the  throne  rejoice; 
But  sinners  sav'd  should  swell  the  song 
With  loudest — sweetest  voice. 

971  L.  M.      1  COR.  15.  25.        More. 

1  ~^K"7~ES,  mighty  Jesus,  thou  shalt  reign, 

Till  all  thy  haughty  foes  submit; 
Till  hell,  and  all  her  trembling  train, 
Become  the  footstool  of  thy  feet. 

2  Then,  rescued  souls  shall  bless  thy  power, 
Thy  arm  shall  full  salvation  bring; 

Thy  saints  in  that  illustrious  hour, 

Shall  conquer  with  their  conquering  king. 

3  Then,  rang'd  thy  blazing  throne  around, 
The  Saviour's  honors  we  '11  proclaim; 
While  heaven's  transported  realms  resound 
Thy  glorious  deeds  and  precious  name. 

972  L.  M.     MARK  16.  15.     Montgomery. 

1  f  1 1HE  Heathen  perish; — day  by  day, 

Thousands  on  thousands  pass  away ! 
O  Christians!  to  their  rescue  fly, 
Preach  Jesus  to  them  ere  they  die. 

2  Wealth,  labor,  talents,  freely  gi^e. 
Yea,  life  itself,  that  they  mav  iive; 

46  * 


973-974-975   missionary. 

What  hath  your  Saviour  done  for  you? 
And  what  for  Him  will  ye  not  do? 
3  Thou  Spirit  of  the  Lord,  go  forth, 
Call  in  the  south,  wake  up  the  north; 
Of  every  clime,  from  sun  to  sun, 
Gather  God's  children  into  one. 

973  S.  M.  ZECH.  14.  8.  9.  Montgomery, 

1  T^T^^r  uvmg  waters  flow 

JL  1     To  cheer  the  humble  soul; 
From  sea  to  sea  the  rivers  go, 
And  spread  from  pole  to  pole. 

2  Now  righteousness  shall  spring, 
And  grow  en  earth  again : 

Jesus  Jehovah  be  our  King, 
And  o'er  the  nations  reign. 

3  Jesus  shall  rule  alone, 

The  world  shall  hear  his  word; 
By  one  blest  name  shall  He  be  known, 
The  Universal  Lord. 

974  8s.  7s.       ACTS  16.  9.  Judsox. 

1  "g  _J~ ARK ! — what  mean  those  lamentations, 

\x    y_  Rolling  sadly  through  the  sky? 
'Tis  the  cry  of  heathen  nations, 
"  Come  and  help  us,  or  we  die ! 

2  Hear  the  heathen's  sad  complaining — 

Christians,  hear  their  dying  cry; 

And  the  love  of  Christ  constraining, 

Join  to  help  them,  ere  they  die. 

3  God,  Messiah's  cause  maintaining, 

Shall  his  righteous  throne  extend : 
O'er  the  world  the  Saviour  reigning. 
Earth  shall  at  his  footstool  bend. 

4  "  In  these  deserts  let  me  labor, 

"On  these  mountains  let  me  tell 

"How  he  died — the  blessed  Saviour, 

"To  redeem  a  world  from  hell." 

975  C.  M.  ISA.   80.  MONTGOMBEY. 

1   TTV  AUGHTER  of  Zion,  from  the  dust 
\j    Exalt  thy  fallen  head; 


missionary.      976-977 

Again  in  thy  Redeemer  trust, 
He  calls  thee  from  the  dead. 

2  Awake,  awake,  put  on  thy  strength, 

Thy  beautiful  array; 
The  day  of  freedom  dawns  at  length, 
The  Lord's  appointed  day. 

3  Rebuild  thy  walls,  thy  bounds  enlarge, 

And  send  thy  heralds  forth ; 
Say  to  the  south — "  Give  up  thy  charge, 
And  keep  not  back,  O  north  1" 

4  They  come,  they  come; — thine  exiled  bands 

Where'er  they  rest  or  roam, 
Have  heard  thy  voice  in  distant  lands, 
And  hasten  to  their  home. 

5  Thus,  though  the  universe  shall  burn, 

And  God  his  works  destroy, 
With  songs  thy  ransom'd  shall  return, 
And  everlasting  joy. 

976  8s.7s.4s.  MAT.  28.  19.  Montgomeky. 

1  "M/fEN  of  God,  go  take  your  stations; 

I  f  J     Darkness  reigns  throughout  the  earth; 
Go-— proclaim  among  the  nations, 
Joyful  news  of  heavenly  birth : 

Bear  the  tidings — 
Tidings  of  the  Saviour's  worth. 

2  Of  his  gospel  not  ashamed — 

'Tis  the  power  of  God  to  save; 
Go  where  Christ  was  never  named, 
Publish  freedom  to  the  slave : 

Blessed  freedom! — 
Freedom  Zion's  children  have. 

3  When  exposed  to  fearful  dangers, 

Jesus  will  his  own  defend: 
Borne  afar  'midst  foes  and  strangers, 
Jesus  will  appear  your  friend : 

He  is  with  you — 
He  will  guide  you  to  the  end. 

977  7s. 

1    "   "    ORD  of  Hosts,  to  thee  we  raise 
JLi  Here  a  house  of  prayer  and  praise; 


978-979-980  church  meetings. 

Thou  thy  people's  hearts  prepare 
Here  to  meet  for  praise  and  prayer. 
2  Let  the  living  here  be  fed 

With  thy  word,  the  heavenly  bread; 
Here,  in  hope  of  glory  blest, 
May  the  dead  be  laid  to  rest. 

978       C.  M.     1  COR.  6.  17. 

1  S  \  EAR  Father,  to  thy  mercy-seat 
JL^   My  soul  for  shelter  flies : 
'Tis  here  I  find  a  safe  retreat 

When  storms  and  tempests  rise. 

2  My  cheerful  hope  can  never  die, 

If  thou,  my  God,  art  near; 
Thy  grace  can  raise  my  comforts  high,. 
And  banish  every  fear. 

3  My  great  Protector,  and  my  Lord, 

Thy  constant  aid  impart; 
Oh  \  let  thy  kind,  thy  gracious  word 
Sustain  my  trembling  heart. 

4  Oh!  never  let  my  soul  remove 

From  this  divine  retreat; 
Still  let  me  trust  thy  power  and  love,. 
And  dwell  beneath  thy  feet. 

979  L.  M.       ROM.  0.  13. 

1  "1"    ORD,  that  so  poor  a  worm  as  I 

|_j  May  to  thy  praise  and  glory  live,. 
Now  all  my  nature  sanctify, 
And  all  my  thoughts  and  words  receive; 

2  Me  for  thy  service  wholly  claim, 
Claim  all  I  have  and  all  I  am, 

Take  thou  my  soul  and  all  my  powers ; 
O  take  my  memory,  mind  and  will, 

3  Take  all  my  goods  and  all  my  hours, 
Take  all  I  know,  and  all  I  feel  ; 
Take  all  I  think,  and  speak,  and  do; 
O  take  my  heart,  but  make  it  new. 

980  S.  M.     JOHN  6.  67. 


A 


ND  will  ye  go  away 
From  Christ,  as  some  of  old I 


CHURCH  MEETINGS.  981 

Who  walk'd  no  more,  the  scriptures  say, 
With  him  and  with  his  fold. 

2  And  will  ye  go  away? 

From  Christ,  his  house,  his  friends, 
His  table,  his  delightful  day, 
And  bliss  that  never  ends? 

3  And  will  ye  go  away? 
And  whither  will  ye  go? 

Will  you  in  sin  and  bondage  stray, 
To  everlasting  wo? 

4  Did  not  your  heart  once  say, 
Though  others  thee  deny, 

Yea,  should  a  world  thy  cause  betray, 
Yet  never,  Lord,  will  I ! 

5  Dear  Lord,  one  bliss  impart, 
('Tis  not  for  heav'n  we  pray,) 

But — let  us  not  from  thee  depart, 
No,  never  go  away. 

981       P.  M.     PSALM  40.  2. 

1  TN  form  I  long  had  bow'd  the  knee 

[_  Bat  nought  attractive  then  could  see, 
To  win  my  wayward  heart  to  thee, 

My  Saviour! 

2  Yet  oft  I  trembled  when  I  thought, 
How  I  had  sold  myself  for  nought, 
But  still  against  thy  love  I  fought, 

3  To  pleasure  prone,  I  thought  it  hard, 
From  pleasure's  path  to  be  debarred, 
Nor  pleasure  sought  from  thy  regard, 

4  At  length,  despairing  to  be  free, 
A  willing  slave  I  meant  to  be, 
'Twas  then  thou  didst  appear  for  me, 

5  Thou  whom  I  had  so  long  withstood, 
Thou  didst  redeem  my  soul  with  blood, 
And  thou  hast  brought  me  nigh  to  God, 

0  Thro'  storms  and  waves  of  conflict  past, 
Thy  potent  arm  has  held  me  fast, 
And  thou  wilt  save  me  to  the  last, 

Mv  Saviour! 
46* 


982-983   church  meetings. 

982  7s.     RUTH  I.  16.       Montgomery. 

1  XJEOPLE  of  the  living  God, 

JL      * nave  sought  the  world  around, 
Paths  of  sin  and  sorrow  trod, 
Peace  and  comfort  now'here  found. 

2  Now  to  you  my  spirit  turns, 
Turns,  a  fugitive  unbless'd; 
Brethren,  where  your  altar  burns, 
O  receive  me  into  rest ! 

3  Lonely  I  no  longer  roam, 

Like  the  cloud,  the  wind,  the  wave, 
Where  you  dwell  shall  be  my  home, 
Where  you  die  shall  be  my  grave ; 

4  Mine  the  God  whom  you  adore, 
Your  Redeemer  shall  be  mine; 
Earth  can  fill  my  heart  no  more, 
Every  idol  I  resign. 

5  Tell  me  not  of  gain  or  loss, 

Ease,  enjoyment,  pomp,  and  power — 
Welcome  poverty  and  cross, 
Shame,  reproach,  affliction's  hour: 

6  "  Follow  me ;"  I  know  thy  voice  ; 
Jesus,  Lord,  thy  steps  I  see ; 
Now  I  take  thy  yoke  by  choice, 
Light  thy  burden  now  to  me. 

983  C.  M.       ROM.  7.  15. 

1  |  ^EAR  Lord,  accept  a  sinful  heart, 
\j   Which  of  itself  complains ; 

And  mourns  with  much  and  frequent  smarts 
The  evil  it  contains. 

2  How  eager  are  my  thoughts  to  roam 

In  quest  of  what  they  love ! 
But  ah !  when  duty  calls  me  home, 
How  heavily  they  move ! 

3  Oh  cleanse  me  in  my  Saviour's  blood, 

Transform  me  by  thy  power, 
Make  me,  O  Lord,  thy  blest  abode 
And  let  me  rove  no  more ! 


SINNERS  INVITED,  &c.     984-985 

984  8s.  7s.  4s.     2  COR.  6.  2. 

1  TT|  EAR,  O  sinner! — Mercy  hails  you, 

L  Now  with  sweetest  voice  she  calls ; 
Bids  you  haste  to  seek  the  Saviour, 
Ere  the  hand  of  justice  falls; 

Hear,  O  sinner! — 
'Tis  the  voice  of  Mercy  calls. 

2  See !  the  storm  of  vengeance  gathering 

O'er  the  path  you  dare  to  tread ; 
Hark!  the  awful  thunders  rolling 
Loud,  and  louder  o'er  your  head; — 

Turn,  O  sinner! — 
Lest  the  lightnings  strike  you  dead. 

3  Haste !  O  sinner !  to  the  Saviour, 

Seek  his  mercy  while  you  may; 
Soon  the  day  of  grace  is  over  ; 
Soon  your  life  will  pass  away; 

Haste,  O  sinner! — 
You  must  perish — if  you  stay. 

985  S.  M.       MATT.  11.  28. 

1  AH!  whither  should  I  go, 

/%  Burden'd,  and  sick,  and  faint ! 
To  whom  should  I  my  troubles  show, 
And  pour  out  my  complaint  ? 

2  My  Saviour  bids  me  come, 
Ah!  why  do  I  delay? 

He  calls  the  weary  sinner  home, 
And  yet  from  him  I  stay ! 

3  What  is  it  keeps  me  back 
From  which  I  cannot  part? 
Which  will  not  let  the  Saviour  take, 
Possession  of  my  heart? 

4  Some  cursed  thing  unknown, 
Must  surely  lurk  within  ; 
Some  idol  which  I  will  not  own, 
Some  secret  bosom  sin. 

5  Jesus,  the  hindrance  show, 
Which  I  have  feared  to  see  ; 
And  let  me  now  consent  to  know 
What  keeos  me  back  from  thee. 


986-987    dinners  INVITED 

6  Searcher  of  hearts,  in  mine 
Thy  trying  power  display  : 
Into  its  darkest  corners  shine, 
And  take  the  veil  away. 

7  In  me  is  all  the  bar, 

Which  thou  wouldst  fain  remove; 
Remove  it,  and  I  shall  declare 
That  God  is  only  love. 

986      6s.  5s.       EZEK.  33.  11. 

1  /^  TURN  ye,  O  turn  ye,  for  why  will  you  die, 
X^^When  God  in  great  mercy  is  coming  so  nigh? 
Now  Jesus  invites  you,  the  spirit  says,  Come, 
And  angels  are  waiting  to  welcome  you  home. 

2  How  vain  the  delusion,  that  while  you  delay, 
Your  hearts  may  grow  better  by  staying  away ; 
Come  wretched,  come  starving,  come  just  as  you 

be, 
While  streams  of  salvation  are  flowing  so  free. 

3  And  now  Christ  is  ready  your  souls  to  receive, 
O  how  can  you  question  if  you  will  believe? 
If  sin  is  your  burden,  why  will  you  not  come? 
As  you  he  bids  welcome ;  he  bids  you  come  home. 

4  In  riches,  in  pleasures  what  can  you  obtain, 
To  smooth  your  affliction  or  banish  your  pain? 
To  bear  up  your  spirit  when  summoned  to  die, 
Or  waft  you  to  mansions  of  glory  on  high  ? 

5  Why  will  you  be  starving  and  feeding  on  air? 
There  's  mercy  in  Jesus  enough  and  to  spare  ; 
If  still  you  are  doubting,  make  trial  and  see, 
And  prove  that  his  mercy  is  boundless  and  free. 

987         S.  M.         ROM.  6.  20. 

1  /"~\H,  cease!  my  wandering  soul, 
\Jr   On  restless  wing  to  roam; 
Ail  this  wide  world,  to  either  pole, 

Has  not  for  thee  a  home. 

2  Behold  the  ark  of  God! 

Behold  the  open  door; 
Oh!  haste  to  gain  that  dear  ahode, 
And  rove,  rov  soul,  no  more. 


AND  THREATENED.  988-989 

3  There,  safe  thou  shalt  abide, 

There,  sweet  shall  be  thy  rest,. 
And  every  longing  satisfied, 
With  full  salvation  blest. 

4  Lo!  Jesus,  who  invites, 

Declares,  'I  quickly  come:7  m 
Lord,  even  so!  we  wait  thy  hour; 
O  blest  Redeemer,  come! 

988  L.  M.         GEN.  6.  3.  Hyde, 

1  (^i  AY,  sinner,  hath  a  voice  within, 
J^j  Oft  whisper'd  to  thy  secret  soul, 
Urg'd  thee  to  leave  the  ways  of  sin, 

And  yield  thy  heart  to  God's  control? 

2  Hath  something  met  thee  in  the  path 

Of  worldliness  and  vanity, 
And  pointed  to  the  coming  wrath, 

And  warn'd  thee  from  that  wrath  to  flee? 

3  Sinner,  it  was  a  heavenly  voice, 

It  was  the  spirit's  gracious  call, 
It  bade  thee  make  the  better  choice, 
And  haste  to  seek  in  Christ  thine  all. 

4  God's  Spirit  will  not  always  strive 

With  harden'd,  self-destroying  man: 
Ye,  who  persist  his  love  to  grieve. 
May  never  hear  his  voice  again. 

5  Sinner — perhaps  this  very  day, 

Thy  last  accepted  time  may  be  ; 
Oh,  should'st  thou  grieve  him  now  away, 
Then  hope  may  never  beam  on  thee. 

989  8s.  7s.  4s.     HEB.  3.  15. 

1  Q<INNERS,  hear  your  God,  and  Saviour, 
^3   Hear  his  gracious  voice  to-day; 
Turn  from  all  your  vain  behavior, 

O  repent,  return,  and  pray. 

Chorus — Sinners,  can  you  hate  this  Saviour? 

Will  you  thrust  him  from  your  arms? 
Once  he  died  for  your  behavior, 
Now  he  calls  you  to  his  arms. 

2  O  be  wise,  before  you  languish 
On  the  bed  of  dying  strife ; 


990-991  DINNERS  INVITED,  &c 

Endless  joy,  or  dreadful  anguish, 
Turn  upon  the  events  of  life. 

3  Open  now  your  hearts  before  him, 
Bid  the  Saviour  welcome  in; 
Now  receive — and  O  adore  him, 
Take  a  full  discharge  from  sin. 

4  Come,  for  all  things  now  are  ready, 
Yet  there  's  room  for  many  more, 
O  ye  blind,  ye  lame,  and  needy, 
Come  to  wisdom's  boundless  store, 

990     6s.  5s.       EPH.  5.  14. 

1  "^ ~W T HY  sleep  -we,  my  brethren?  come  let  us 

T  T        arise> 
O,  why  should  we  slumber  in  sight  of  the  prize  ?  1 

Salvation  is  nearer,  our  days  are  far  spent, 

O,  let  us  be  active ;  awake !  and  repent. 

2  O  how  can  we  slumber?  the  master  is  come, 
And  calling  on  sinners  to  seek  them  a  home ; 
The  Spirit  and  Bride  now  in  concert  unite, 
The  weary  they  welcome,  the  careless  invite. 

3  O,  how  can  we  slumber;  our  foes  are  awake 
To  ruin  poor  souls  every  effort  they  make  ; 

To  accomplish  their  object  no  means  are  untried, 
The  careless  they  comfort,  the  wakeful  misguide. 

4  O  how  can  wre  slumber,  when  death  is  so  near,. 
And  sinners  are  sinking  to  endless  despair; 
Now  prayers  may  avail,  and  they  gain  the  high 

prize, 
Before  they  in  torment  shall  lift  up  their  eyes. 

5  O,  how  can  ye  slumber;  ye  sinners,  look  round,  • 
Before  the  last  trumpet  your  hearts  shall  con- 
found, 

O  fly  to  the  Saviour,  he  calls  you  to-day  ; 
While  mercy  is  waiting,  O  make  no  .delay. 

991       8s.  7s.    1  JOHN  1.  7.    Waterberry. 

1    "M/TET,  O  God,  to  ask  thy  presence, 
IT  I    Join  our  souls  to  seek  thy  grace 
O,  deny  us  not,  nor  spurn  us, 
Guilty  rebels,  from  thy  face ; 
All  is  sin,  we  own,  our  Father, 
All  our  lives  are  mark'd  with  guilt; 


MISCELLANEOUS.  993 

Nought  we  plead  our  sins  to  cover, 
Save  the  blood  that  Jesus  spilt. 

Chorus — Lord  revive  us, 

All  our  hope  must  come  from  thee. 

2  We  have  wander'd — long  have  wander'd, 
Much  we  need  thy  chastening  rod; 

But  we  come  to  own  our  folly ; 

Heal  and  pardon,  O,  our  God; 

May  thy  people  wake  from  slumber, 

Ere  their  lamps  shall  fail  and  die; 

Bridegroom  of  the  church  awake  them ; 

Rouse  them  by  the  u  midnight  cry." 

3  Let  conviction  seize  the  careless, 
Through  their  souls  thine  arrows  dart ; 
Let  thy  truth,  so  long  rejected, 
Break  and  melt  the  flinty  heart; 

Oh,  thou  kind,  forgiving  spirit, 
Comforter,  on  thee  we  call ; 
Cheer  the  saint,  alarm  the  sinner, 
Oh  revive,  revive  us  all. 

992       S.  M.     1  JOHN  2.  15.   Waterberry. 

1  ~]%/r  Y  Jesus,  thou  hast  taught 
JLtJL   This  heart  to  love  but  thee; 
The  sweetest  joys  below  are  fraught, 
With  emptiness  to  me. 

2  If  sorrow  shades  my  eyes, 
It  is  when  thou  art  fled  ; 
Deep  in  the  dust  my  spirit  lies 
And  mourns  its  comforts  dead. 

3  The  world  has  lost  its  power, 
To  sooth  this  inward  pain : 
To  me  it  is  a  faded  flower, 
That  cannot  bloom  again. 

4  But  when  thy  smile  appears, 
To  chase  my  gloom  away. 

How  bursts  my  song;  how  sink  my  fears, 
My  night  is  turnM  to  day. 

5  Then,  Lord,  no  more  permit 
This  heart  from  thee  to  rove  ; 
O  that  I  might  forever  sit, 
At  thv  dear  feet  and  love. 


993-994-995  miscellaneous. 

993  L.  M.         1  COR.  2.  9. 

1  f  B  1HERE  is  a  world  we  have  not  seen, 

B       Which  time  shall  never  dare  destroy; 
Where  mortal  footstep  hath  not  been, 
Nor  ear  hath  caught  its  sounds  of  joy. 

2  There  is  a  region  lovelier  far 

Than  sages  tell,  or  poets  sing, 
Brighter  than  summer  beauties  are, 
And  softer  than  the  tints  of  spring. 

3  It  is  all  holy  and  serene, 

The  land  of  glory  and  repose; 
And  there,  to  dim  the  radiant  scene, 
The  tear  of  sorrow  never  flews. 

994  L.  M.       ISA.  43.  2.  Newtox 

1  FTP! HAT  man  no  guard  nor  weapon  needs, 

Whose  heart  the  blood  of  Jesus  knows; 
But  safe  may  pass,  if  duty  leads, 

Thro'  burning  sand  or  mountain  snows. 

2  Released  from  guilt,  he  feels  no  fear; 

Redemption  is  his  shield  and  tower, 
He  sees  his  Saviour  always  near 
To  help  in  every  trying  hour. 

3  Though  I  am  weak,  and  Satan  strong, 

And  often  to  assault  me  tries; 
When  Jesus  is  my  shield  and  song, 
Abashed  the  wolf  before  me  flies. 

4  His  love  possessing,  I  am  blest, 

Secure  whatever  change  may  come; 
Whither  I  go,  to  east  or  west, 

With  him  I  still  shall  be  at  home. 

995       L.  M.     1  JOHN  2.  15.  Cowper. 

1  ^\H!  from  the  world's  vile  slavery, 
\^  Almighty  Saviour,  set  me  free; 
And  as  my  treasure  is  above, 

Be  there  my  thoughts,  be  there  my  love. 

2  But  oft,  alas!  too  well  I  know. 

My  thoughts,  my  love,  are  fixed  below; 

In  every  lifeless  prayer  I  find 

The  heart  unmoved,  the  absent  mind. 


miscellaneous.   996-997 

3  Oh!  what  that  frozen  heart  can  move, 
That  melis  not  at  a  Saviour's  love? 
What  can  that  sluggish  spirit  raise, 
That  will  not  sing  the  Saviour's  praise? 

996  C.  M.      ISA.  2.  2.         Montgomery. 

1  ~|3  EHOLD !  the  mountain  of  the  Lord 

f3   I11  latter  days  shall  rise, 
Above  the  mountains  and  the  hills, 
And  draw  the  wondering  eyes. 

2  To  this  the  joyful  nations  round, 

All  tribes  and  tongues,  shall  flow; 
Up  to  the  hill  of  God,  they  'il  say, 
And  to  his  house,  we  '11  go. 

3  The  beam  that  shines  on  Zion  hill 

Shall  lighten  every  land ; 
The  King  who  reigns  in  Zion  towers 
Shall  all  the  world  command. 

4  Come,  then — O  come,  from  every  land, 

To  worship  at  his  shrine; 
And,  walking  in  the  light  of  God, 
With  holy  beauties  shine. 

997  L.  M.  PSALM  19.   11.  Montgomery. 

1  1^/TY  gracious  Lord,  I  own  thy  right 

_f  §_   To  every  service  I  can  pay  ; 
And  call  it  my  supreme  delight 
To  hear  thy  dictates  and  obey. 

2  What  is  my  being  but  for  Thee, 
Its  sure  support,  its  noblest  end? 
Thy  ever-smiling  face  to  see, 

And  serve  the  cause  of  such  a  friend? 

3  I  would  not  breathe  for  wordly  joy, 
Or  to  increase  my  worldly  good  ; 
Nor  future  days  or  powers  employ 
To  spread  a  sounding  name  abroad. 

4  'Tis  to  my  Saviour  I  would  live; 
To  Hirn  who  for  my  ransom  died; 
Nor  could  untainted  Eden  give 
Such  bliss  asbloLSorns  at  his  side. 

17 


998-999     MISCELLANEOUS. 

998  C.  M.  Barbauld. 

Gen.  13.   Exo.  3.  ?sumb.  10.  Deut.  32. 
AJK  Canaan  is  ImmanuePs  ground, 
We  seek  that  promis'd  soil : 
The  songs  of  Zion  cheer  our  hearts, 
While  strangers  here  we  toil. 


o 


Chorus — I  am  bound  for  the  promis'd  land ! 

0  who  will  come  and  go  with  me 

1  am  bound  for  the  promis'd  land  ! 

2  Oft  do  our  eyes  with  joy  o'erflow, 

And  oft  are  bath'd  in  tears; 
Yet  nought  but  heaven  our  hopes  can  raise, 
And  nought  but  sin  our  fears. 

3  Our  powers  are  oft  dissolv'd  away 

In  our  ImmanuePs  love  ; 
And  while  our  bodies  wander  here, 
Our  souls  are  fix'd  above. 

4  He  '11  purge  our  mortal  dross  away, 

Refining  as  we  run  ; 
But  while  we  die  to  earth  and  sense 
Our  heaven  is  here  begun. 

5  Fair  Lebanon  shall  hear  his  voice, 

And  lands  where  Jordan  flows, 
With  Sharon's  desert  shall  rejoice, 
And  blossom  as  the  rose. 

999     P.  M.     ACTS  20.  36. 

1  ■  .!  AREWTELL,  my  friends,  time  rolls  along, 
fj     Nor  waits  for  mortals'  care  or  bliss; 

I  leave  you  here  and  travel  on, 

Till  I  arrive  where  Jesus  is. 

Farewell,  farewell,  farewell, 
?>Iy  lo  ring  friends,  fa  re  well. 

2  Farewell,  my  brethren  in  the  Lord, 
To  you,  I  'm  bound  in  cords  of  love ; 
Yet  we  believe  his  gracious  word, 
That  soon  we  all  shall  meet  above. 

3  Farewell,  old  soldiers  of  the  cross, 

You  've  struggled  long  and  hard  for  heaven; 
You  've  counted  all  things  here  but  dross  ; 
Fi^ht  on,  the  crown  shall  soon  be  given. 


MISCELLANEOUS.  1000 

.rewell,  poor  careless  sinners  too, 
It  grieves  my  heart  to  leave  you  here; 
Eternal  vengeance  waits  for  you; 
O  turn,  and  find  salvation  near. 

O  turn,  O  turn,  O  turn, 
And  find  salvation  near. 

1000       8s.  7s.  4s.  S.  F.  S3HTH. 

1  ^"TES,  my  native  land,  I  love  thee, 

JL     All  thy  scenes,  I  love  them  well, 
Friends,  connexions,  happy  country ! 

Can  Ibid  you  all  farewell? 
Can  I  leave  you, 
Far  in  heathen  lands  to  dwell? 

2  Home!  thy  joys  are  passing  lovely; 

Joys  no  stranger-heart  can  tell! 
Happy  home!  'tis  sure  I  love  thee! 

Can  I — can  I  say — Farewell? 
Can  I  leave  thee, 
Far  in  heathen  lands  to  dwell? 

3  Scenes  of  sacred  peace  and  pleasure, 

Holydays  and  Sabbath-bell, 
Richest,  brightest,  sweetest  treasure! 

Can  I  say  a  last  farewell? 
Can  I  leave  you, 
Far  in  heathen  lands  to  dwell. 

4  Yes!  I  hasten  from  you  gladly,1 

From  the  scenes  I  loved  so  well ! 
Far  away,  ye  billows,  bear  me; 

Lovely  native  land,  farewell! 
Pleased  I  leave  thee, 
Far  in  heathen  lands  to  dwell. 

5  In  the  deserts  let  me  labor, 

On  the  mountains  let  me  tell, 
How  he  died — the  blessed  Saviour — 

To  redeem  a  world  from  hell! 
Let  me  hasten, 
Far  in  heathen  lands  to  dwell. 

6  Bear  me  on,  thou  restless  ocean  ; 

Let  the  winds  my  canvass  swell — 
Heaves  my  heart  with  warm  emotion 

While  I  go  far  hence  to  dwell. 
Glad  I  bid  thee, 
Native  land ! — Farewell — Farewell! 


1001—1004    MISCELLANEOUS 
1001      C.  M. 

1  WT?  thy  h°USe'  °  Lord>  «"  God, 

T  V      In  glory  now  appear ;  ' 

Make  this  a  piacc  of  thine  abode, 
And  shed  thy  blessings  here. 

2  Here  let  the  blind  their  sight  obtain- 

Here  give  the  mourners  rest: 
Let  Jesus  here  triumphant  reign, 
Enthroned  in  every  breast 

3  Here  let  the  voice  of  "sacred  jov 

And  humble  prayer  arise. 
Till  higher  strains  our  tongues  employ, 
In  realms  ±c  s;jeg_        '     •' 

1002   cm.  SWL 

FOR  YOUNG  PERSONS  AT  A  CHURCH  MEETING. 
1   ^T^O  Jesus  now  my. youthful  heart 
JL     J  would  forever  give  • 
Would  from  the  world  and  Jin  depart 
And  to  his  glory  live. 

Chorus— I  am  bound  for  the  promis'd  land. 

2  My  young  companions,  come  aW, 
And  seek  the  glorious  prize  • 

Thro' life  we  HI  sing  the  christian's  son* 
In  death,  mount  up  the  skies.  ° 

1003     c.  m.  s  w  L 

FOR  YOUNG  PERSONS. 

1  A  ^?nTM  ER^br°^ght  th?uZh  Srace  we  truit, 
il    I o  bless  the  Saviour's  name • 

An  heir  of  God,  though  born  of  dust, 

Saints,  shout  aloud  his  fame. 

2  Well  we  remember  the  glad  hour 
When  sav'd  from  wrath  we  stood/ 
Enraptur'd  view'd  the  mighty  pow'r 
The  pow'r  of  Jesus'  blood. 

1004       C.  M.       PROV.  22.  6. 

SUNDAY  SCHOOL  AND    TEACHERS. 

J_J  Their  lost  condition  see  ' 

By  saving  faith,  O  may  they,  Lord, 
lo  Christ  for  pardon  flee. 


MISCELLANEOUS.     1005-1006 

2  More  of  thy  grace  may  teachers  know, 
Thy  Spirit's  aid  impart; 

Much  patience,  love,  and  zeal  bestow, 
To  stimulate  each  heart. 

3  May  children  and  their  teachers  rise 
In  heaven's  triumphant  throng, 

And  join  to  sing  their  Saviour's  praise 
In  one  eternal  song. 

1005         C.  M.      PROV.  22.  6.         S.  W.  L. 

THE  SUNDAY-SCHOOL  CONVERT. 

1  >^VNCE  a  poor  thoughtless  child  was  I, 
\^Jr   Nor  lov'd  the  Saviour's  voice, 
But  now  to  his  embrace  I  fly, 

And  all  my  powers  rejoice. 

2  Lord,  I  am  young  and  feeble  too, 
I  've  many  foes  to  face ; 

'Tis  little  that  a  child  can  do, 
But  oh!  I  trust  thy  grace. 

3  Fathers  and  Mothers  in  the  Lord, 
My  name  with  yours  enrol, 
Instruct  me  in  the  sacred  word, 
The  word  that  saves  the  soul. 

4  Watch  o'er  my  path  in  early  life, 
And  breathe  the  pray'r  of  love; 

That  grace  may  keep  me  through  the  strife, 
And  land  me  safe  above. 

1006       L.  M.  ISA.  28.  Watts. 

INTEMPERANCE. 

1  "W"7"AIN  man,  on  foolish  pleasures  bent, 

\      Prepares  for  his  own  punishment; 
What  pains,  what  loathsome  maladies 
From  luxury  and  lust  arise! 

2  The  drunkard  feels  his  vitals  waste, 
Yet  drowns  his  health  to  please  his  taste  ; 
Till  all  his  active  powers  are  lost, 

And  fainting  life  draws  near  the  dust. 

3  The  glutton  groans  and  loathes  to  eat, 
His  soul  abhors  delicious  meat; 
Nature,  with  heavy  loads  oppressed, 
Would  yield  to  death  to  be  released. 

47*. 


1007-1008     MISCELLANEOUS. 

4  Then  how  the  frightened  sinners  fly 
To  God  for  help  with  earnest  cry! 

He  hears  their  groans,  prolongs  their  breath 
And  saves  them  from  approaching  death. 

5  No  medicines  could  effect  the  cure 
So  quick,  so  easy,  or  so  sure,* 
The  deadly  sentence  God  repeals, 

He  sends  his  sovereign  word,  and  heals : 

6  Oh  may  the  sons  of  men  record 

The  wond'rous  goodness  of  the  Lord! 
And  let  their  thankful  offering  prove 
How  they  adore  their  Maker's  love. 

1007       C  M.      PROV.  20.  1.  S.  W.L. 

INTEMPERANCE. 

1  "  1|^[7INE  is  a  mocker ;"  so  the  Word, 

JY       Of  heav'nly  truth  declares  • 
"Strong  drink  is  raging,"  saith  the  Lord, 
Man's  powers  it  quick  impairs. 

2  Deluded  soul,  thou  art  not  wise, 
To  touch  the  subtle  foe, 

Thy  strength  and  beauty  prostrate  lies 
Beneath  her  deadly  blow. 

3  Take  not  the  viper  to  thy  breast, 
Nor  with  the  serpent  play ; 

O  harbor  not  the  treach'rous  guest, 
But  flee  whilst  yet  thou  may.  ' 

4  Before  the  bending  angel  band, 
This  day  the  temperance  vow 
Record  with  firm  and  cheerful  hand, 
And  to  thy  Maker  bow. 

1008     L.  M.     PSALM.  133.       S.  W.  L. 
CONVENTION  OR  ASSOCIATION. 

1  TTAIL,  brethren,  while  together  met, 

H~§  Welcome  your  counsels  and  your  prayers: 
May  kindred  objects  love  beget, 
And  love  disperse  our  anxious  cares. 

2  May  every  heart  with  thanks  abound, 
And  courage  take  from  mutual  aims  ; 
May  Zion's  interests  dear  be  found 
To  every  breast  which  truth  inflames. 


T 


MISCELLANEOUS.     1009-1010 
3  Here  may  the  cause  of  Christ  employ 

Our  willing  hearts  and  faithful  hands : 

And  all  our  powers  engage  with  joy, 

To  break  the  tempter's  fatal  bands. 
1  May  holy  zeal  our  souls  inspire, 

And  self  in  noble  deeds  be  lost — 

Christ  and  his  cross  our  bosoms  fire, 
.    Glory  to  God  our  only  beast. 
5  O  Lord,  thy  blessing  we  implore 

On  this  alone,  our  hope  relies; 

Grant  us  but  this,  we  ask  no  more, 

No  richer  boon  beneath  the  skies. 

1009  8s.  6s.       2  TIM.  4.  2.  S.  W.  L. 
ORDINATION. 

\HY  servants,  Lord,  to-day, 
In  solemn  acts  engage ; 
With  holy  fervor  pray, 
Nor  fear  the  serpent's  rage : 
Girded  with  strength,  may  they  be  found 
A  band  unmov'd  en  Zion's  ground. 

2  Revering  thy  commands, 
They  would  thy  blessings  claim, 
And  set  apart,  with  hands 
Impos'd,  in  thy  great  name, 

Our  brother  call'd  by  grace  to  preach 
The  glorious  news  thy  records  teach. 

3  On  him  thy  spirit  shed — 
Strengthen  his  heart,  O  Lord, 
To  rouse  the  carnal  dead. 
And  wield  the  gospel  sword: 

May  sinners  tremble,  saints  rejoice, 
And  weeping  souls  lift  up  their  voice. 

4  Thy  ministers  with  hope, 
Implore  a  gracious  show'r, 
To  heav'n  their  eyes  lift  up, 
And  plead  for  holy  pow'r — 

That  all  their  lamps  well-trimm'd  may  burn, 
And  multitudes  from  error  turn. 

1010  C.  M.  S.  W.  L. 

FOR  A  YOUNG  PERSON  AT  A  BAPTISM. 
1   ^^F  Jesus  Christ  I  'm  not  ashamed, 
Although  I  am  a  child ; 


O' 


1011  -12  MISCELLANEOUS. 

My  soul  through  grace  he  has  reclaim'd, 
By  sin  'twas  all  defiPd. 
Chorus — I  am  bound  for  the  promisM  lanti ! 

0  who  will  come  and  go  with  me, 

1  am  bound  for  the  promis'd  land  ! 

2  Not  fourteen  years  have  rolPd  away 
Since  first  I  drew  my  breath; 

0  God !  sustain  my  vows  to-day, 
And  keep  me  firm  till  death. 

3  Companions  dear,  it  grieves  my  heart, 
To  leave  you  still  in  sin; 
Farewell!  farewell!  I  must  depart, 
And  heav'nly  glories  win. 

1011  L.  M.         RUTH  1.  16. 

1  /^kH  thou,  by  long  experience  tried, 
\^Jf  Near  whom  no  grief  can  long  abide, 
My  Lord,  how  full  of  sweet  content, 

1  pass  my  years  of  banishment. 

2  All  scenes  alike  engaging  prove 

To  souls  impressed  with  sacred  love ! 
Where'er  they  dwell,  they  dwell  in  thee; 
In  heaven,  in  earth,  or  on  the  sea. 

3  To  me  remains  no    place,  nor  time, 
My  country  is  in  every  clime; 

I  can  be  calm  and  free  from  care 
On  any  shore,  since  God  is  there. 

1012  L.  M.         1  COR.  3.  6. 

1  "^TJTTEARY  of  struggling  with  my  pain, 

Yj       Hopeless  to  burst  this  sinful  chain, 
At  length  I  give  the  contest  o'er, 
And  seek  to  free  myself  no  more. 

2  From  my  own  works  at  last  I  cease — 
God  that  creates  must  seal  my  peace ; 
Fruitless  my  toil,  and  vain  my  care, 
Unless  thy  sovereign  grace  I  share. 

3  'Tis  thine  a  heart  of  flesh  to  give, 
Thy  gifts  I  only  can  receive; 
Here  then  to  thee  I  all  resign — 
To  draw,  redeem,  and  seal  is  thine. 


INDEX  OF  FIRST  LINES. 


A  charge  to  keep  I  have 
A  debtor  to  mercy  alone 
A  friend  there  is,  your  voices  join     - 
A  garden  fenced  from  common  earth 
A  glory  gilds  the  sacred  page 
Adam,  our  father  and  our  head 
Afflicted  saint,  to  Christ  draw  near  - 
Afflictions,  tho1  they  seem  severe 
Ah!  give  me,  Lord,  the  single 
Ah!  what  can  I,  a  sinner,  do 
Ah !  whither  should  I  go  - 
Ah!  why  should  this  immortal  mind  - 
Alas!  and  did  my  Saviour  bleed 
Alas!  by  nature  how  depraved 
Alas !  what  hourly  dangers  rise 
All  hail!  incarnate  God    - 
All  hail!  the  power  of  Jesus  name 
All  hail !  thou  great  Immanuel 
All  ye  that  pass  by  - 

All  yesterday  is  gone 
Almighty  Father,  bless  the  word, 
Almighty  Father  of  mankind 
Almighty  Maker  of  my  frame 
Am  I  soldier  of  the  cross 
Am  I  an  Israelite     .... 
Amazing  grace,  how  sweet  the  sound 
And  am  I  blest  with  Jesusvlove 
And  are  we  wretches  yet  alive 
And  are  we  yet  alive 

And  art  thou  with  us,  gracious  Lord  Doddridge  23 
And  can  it  be  that  I  should  gain  Montgomery  808 
And  can  my  heart  aspire  so  high  -  Steele  397 
And  have  I,  Christ,  no  love  for  thee  Stennett  134 
And  is  the  gospel  peace  and  love  Steele     38 

And  may  I  hope  that  when  no  more  Swain  66 
And  now,  my  soul,  another  year  Browne  244 

And  will  ye  go  away        -  980 

Another  brought  through  -         -  S.  W.  Z.1003 

Another  six  days'  work  is  done  -   Stennett  332 

Approach,  my  soul  the  mercy  seat         Newton  534 


No. 

862 

Toplady  578 

Swain  125 

Pearce  450 

Cowper  758 

Watts     11 

Fawcett  223 

-  Newton  635 
Montgomery  856 

-  Hyde  683 
985 

Steele  851 
Watts  154 

■  Newton  262 

-  Steele  423 
114 

Perronett  119 

■  Medley  797 
805 
795 
300 

Montgomery  855 

-  Steele  484 
Watts  611 

861 

Newton  597 

Sicain  462 

Watts  759 

550 


2  INDEX. 

No. 

Arise  my  soul,  my  joyful  powers  -  Watts  45 
Arise  my  soul,  on  wings  sublime  -  -  860 
As  Jacob  did  in  days  of  old  Medley  557 

As  new-born  babes  desire  the  breast  Watts  439 
As  on  the  cross  the  Saviour  hung  Stennett     51 

Ascend  thy  throne,  Almighty  King  Beddome  270 
Ashamed  of  Christ,  my  soul  disdain  Needham  137 
Assembled  at  thy  great  command  -  -  969 
Astonish'd  and  distrest      -         -  Toplady  111 

At  anchor  laid,  remote  from  home  Toplady  836 
At  every  motion  of  our  breath  Montgomery  930 
Attend,  my  soul,  and  search  and  see  Medley  83 
Attend,  my  soul,  the  sacred  page  Medley  117 

Awake,  and  sing  the  song  Hammond  261 

Awak'd  by  Sinai's  awful  sound  Ockum  107 

Awake,  my  heart,  arise,  my  tongue  Watts     60 

Awake,  my  heart,  my  soul  arise  Harrison  331 
Awake,  my  soul,  in  joyful  lays  Medley  703 

Awake,  my  soul,  lift  up  thine  eyes  -  -  676 
Awake,  my  soul,  stretch  every  Doddridge  256 
Awake  our  souls,  away  our  fears  Watts  412 

Awake  ye  saints,  awake  and  wTatch  -         888 

Away  from  every  mortal  care  -       Watts  313 

Be  merciful,  O  God,  to  me,  -  406 

Before  Jehovah's  awful  throne  -      Watts  746 

Before  thy  throne,  eternal  King  -  Rippon  393 
Begin  my  tongue,  some  heavenly  theme  Watts  440 
Begone  unbelief,  my  Saviour  is  near  Newton  666 
Behold  a  sinner,  dearest  Lord  Hawkins  209 

Behold  the  glories  of  the  Lamb  -    .  Watts  832 

Behold  the  morning  sun  -  Watts  323 

Behold  the  mountain  of  the  Lord  Montgomery  996 
Behold  the  sin-atoning  lamb  Faiccett  124 

Behold  the  sure  foundation  stone  -  Watts  443 
Behold  the  throne  of  grace  -  -  Xcwton  565 
Behold  the  woman's  promised  seed  Watts     87 

Behold,  what  wond'rous  grace  -  -  Watts  68 
Believer,  lift  thy  drooping  head  -        Hart  297 

Beset  with  snares  on  every  hand  Doddridge  436 
Beside  the  gospel  pool  Newton  208 

Bestow,  dear  Lord,  upon  our  youth       Cowper  104 


INDEX.  3 

No. 
Bless,  O  my  soul!  the  living  God  -  Watts  3 
Blest  are  the  humble  souls  that  see  -  Watts  416 
Blessed  are  the  sons  of  God  Hammond  774 

Blest  are  the  souls  that  hear  and  know    Watts     29 


Blest  be  the  dear  unit  ng  love 

Blest  be  the  everlasting  God 

Blest  be  the  tie  that  binds 

Blest  is  the  man,  forever  blest  - 

Blest  is  the  man  who  shuns  the  place 

Blest  is  the  man  whose  heart  expands 

Blest  Jesus,  source  of  grace  divine    Doddridge  149 

Blood  has  a  voice  to  pierce  the  skies        Watts  801 

Blow  ye  the  trumpet  blow 

Brethren,  we  have  met  again    - 

Brethren,  while  we  sojourn  here 

Bright  King  of  glory,  dreadful  God    ■ 

Bright  scenes  of  bliss  unclouded 

Broad  is  the  road  that  leads  to  death 

Buried  in  Jordan  was  our  Lord 

Buried  in  shadows  of  the  night 

But  few  among  the  carnal  wise 

By  every  means  in  every  way 

By  faith  in  Christ  I  walk  with  God 

By  faith  my  Christ  I  now  behold 

By  whom  shall  Jacob  now  arise 

By  whom  was  David  taught 


C.  Wesley  479 

-  Watts     97 

-  Fawcett  478 

Watts     64 
Watts  308 
920 


Anon.  633 
Leland  687 
Swain  394 
Watts  729 
853 
Watts 


Watts 
Watts 


13 
373 

80 
40 
964 
Newton  399 
809 
913 
845 


Children  of  the  heav'nly  King  Cennick  637 

Christ  and  his  cross  is  all  our  theme  Watts     30 

Christ  is  the  way  to  heavenly  bliss  Dobell     52 

Christ  the  Lord  is  risen  to-day           -  -         812 

Christians,  dismiss  your  fears             -  Hart  815 

Christians,  if  your  hearts  are  warm  Leland  361 

Come  all  harmonious  tongues  -         -  Watts  171 
Come,  all  who  love  to  pray       -           Burnham  564 

Come  all  ye  mourning  sinners  now,  -         717 

Come  all  ye  mourning  souls      -  719 

Come  all  ye  sons  of  God,  and  view    -  -         353 

Come  and  taste  along  with  me           -  -         686 

Come,  dearest  Lord,  and  feed  thy  sheep  Mason  330 

Come,  dearest  Lord,  descend  and  dwell  Watts  281 

Come,  gracious  Spirit,  heavenly  dove  -         145 

Oome  guilty  souls  and  flee  awav        -  -         603 


4  INDEX. 

No. 

Come  happy  souls  approach  your  God     Watts     95 

Come  hither,  all  ye  weary  souls        -      Watts  201 

Come,  Holy  Spirit,  come  -         -        Hart  143 

Come,  Holy  Spirit,  heav'nly  Dove     -      Watts  138 

Come  humble  sinner,  in  whose  breast    E.Jones  589 

Come  humble  souls,  ye  mourners  come        -         299 

Come  in,  thou  blessed  of  the  Lord  Kelly  337 

Come  let  our  hearts  and  voices  join 

Come  let  us  here  rejoice  to  raise, 

Come,  let  us  join  our  cheerful  songs 

Come,  let  us  join  our  friends  above  - 

Come,  let  us  join  with  one  accord 

Come,  let  us  now  unite  to  raise 

Come,  my  soul,  thy  suit  prepare 

Come  now,  poor  sinners,  share  a  part 

Come  now,  ye  sinners,  saith  the  Lord 

Come  on  my  partners  in  distress, 

Come,  poor  sinners,  come  and  see 

Come,  praying  souls,  rejoice 

Come,  saints  and  sinners,  now  behold 

Come,  sinners,  come,  of  every  name 

Come,  sinners,  saith  the  mighty  God 

Come,  sound  his  praise  abroad  - 

Come,  tell  us  your  troubles 

Come,  thou  fount  of  every  blessing 

Come,  thou  soul-transforming  Spirit 

Come  to  Calvary's  holy    -         -    Montgomery  787 

Come  to  the  glorious  gospel  feast 

Come  we  that  love  the  Lord 

Come  we  that  love  the  Lord  indeed  - 

Come  weary  souls,  with  sin  distrest 

Come,  ye  disconsolate,  where'er 

Come,  ye  humble  sinner  train  - 

Come  ye  redeemed  of  the  Lord 

Come  ye  sinners,  poor  and  needy 

Come  ye  that  fear  the  Lord 

Come  ve  that  know  and  fear  the  Lord 


Swain  206 

829 

Watts     90 

503 

335 

Medley  112 

Newton  560 

216 

Rippon  791 

850 

Hewitt  614 

Medley  531 

Leland  355 

Burnham  225 

Stennett  213 

Watts  280 

Lyon  350 

Robinson  691 

Evans  900 


Watts  707 

632 

Steele  222 

779 

Hart  646 

Rippon  359 

Hart  620 

Stennett  336 

Burder  131 


Come  ye  that  love  the  Saviours  name  Steele  264 
Compared  with  Christ  in  all  beside  Toplady  378 
Could  the  creature  help  or  ease  us        Newton  647 


Daughter  of  Zion  from  the  dust    Montgomery  975 
Daughter  of  Siou,  ve  who  gin  Fellows  714 


546 
553 

-  Rippon  584 

-  Steele  420 

543 

Doddridge  296 

978 

Bwrnham  349 


INDEX.  5 

INo. 

Day  of  Judgment,  day  of  wonders     -         -         944 
Dear  friends,  as  you  have  own'd  Fellows  339 

Dear  Jesus,  here  comes  and  knocks  at  thy  door  613 
Dear  Lord,  accept  a  sinful  heart,  -  -  983 
Dear  Lord,  and  has  thy  pard'ning  love  Rippon  357 
Dear  Lord,  attend  our  prayer  - 
Dear  Lord,  to  us  assembled  here 
Dear  Lord,  why  should  I  doubt 
Dear  refuge  of  the  weary  soul 
Dear  Saviour,  let  thy  gracious  eye 
Dear  Saviour,  we  are  thine 
Dear  Farther  to  thy  mercy  seat 
Dear  Saviour,  we  rejoice  to  hear 
Dear  Saviour,  when  my  thoughts  recal  Steele  243 
Dear  Shepherd  of  ihy  people  here  Newton  537 
Dearest  Lord  thou  hast  commanded  Burnham  562 
Dearest  of  all  the  names  above  -      Watts     46 

Deep  are  the  wounds  which  sin  has  made  Steele  824 
Deep  in  our  hearts  let  us  record  -  Watts  96 
Deep  in  the  dust  before  thy  throne  -  Watts  375 
Depraved  minds  en  ashes  feed  - 
Descend  from  heaven,  immortal  Dove 
Destruction's  dang'rous  road 
Did  Christ  o'er  sinners  weep      -  Beddome  249 

Didst  thou,  dear  Jesus,  suffer  shame    KirJcham  372 
Dismiss  us  with  thy  blessing,  Lord  Hart  518 

Do  not  I  love  thee,  O  my  Lord         Doddridge  165 
Do  we  not  know  the  solemn  word  Watts  368 

Dread  Sovereign,  let  mv  evening  song    Watts  482 

Early,  my  God,  without  delay  -  Watts  324 

Earth  has  engrossed  my  love  too  long  Watts  291 

Emptied  of  earth  I  fain  would  be  Rippon  148 

Encompassed  with  clouds  of  distress  Toplady  841 

Encouraged  by  thy  word  -  -  Neicton  600! 

Eternal  God,  our  wond'ring  souls  -  -         764 

Eternal  Power,  whose  high  abode  -  Waits  726 

Eternal  Sovereign,  Lord  of  all  \fedley  130 

Eternal  Spirit,  mighty  Lord       -  -  -         542 

Eternal  Spirit,  we  confess          -  -  Watts  139 

Eternity  is  just  at  hand     -         -  -  Steele  485 

Every  moment  brings  me  nearer  -  -           84 

Exalt  the  Lord  our  God—          -  -  Watts  339 
43 


Fawcett  129 

Watts  141 

Newton  709 


6  INDEX. 

No. 

Fair  shines  the  morning  star  Montgomery  790 
Fair  Zion's  King,  we  suppliant  bow  Rippon  248 
Faith,  'tis  a  precious  grace        -  Beddome  163 

Far  as  thy  name  is  known  -  -  Watts  446 
Far  from  my  tho'ts,  vain  world,  begone  Watts  74 
Farewell  loving  christians         -  515 

Farewell,  my  friends,  time  rolls  along  -  999 
Farewell,  vain  world,  I  bid  adieu  Watts  275 

Father,  I  long,  I  faint  to  see  -  -  Watts  509 
Father  is  not  thy  promise  pledged  Gibbons  472 
Father  of  all,  thy  care  we  bless  Doddridge  240 
Father  of  mercies,  God  of  love  Medley  245 

Father  of  mercies,  in  thy  house  Doddridge  113 
Father  of  mercies,  in  thy  word  -      Steele     22 

Father  of  our  dying  Lord  -         -         -         837 

Father  to  thee  our  souls    -  766 

Father  we  wait  to  feel  thy  grace  Watts  384 

Father,  whate'er  of  earthly  bliss  Watts  433 

Firm  as  the  earth  thy  gospel  stands  Watts  376 

Firm  was  my  health,  my  day  was  bright  Watts  927 
First  have  these  lovers  of  the  word  -  -  341 
For  a  season  call'd  to  part         -  512 

Forever  blessed  be  the  Lord  -  -  Watts  887 
Forgiveness,  'tis  a  joyful  sound  Gibbons     65 

Frequent  the  day  of  God  returns  -  -  334 
Friend  of  the  friendless  and  the  -  -  957 
From  all  that  dwell  below  the  skies  Waits  286 

From  deep  distress  and  troubled  tho'ts  Watts  61 
From  Egypt  lately  freed  -  -  -  Newton  670 
From  ev'ry  stormy  wind  that  -  -  Stoirell  904 
From  Greenland's  icy  mountains  -  Heber  967 
From  the  cross  uplifted  high  -  -  Haiveis  594 
From  the  dear  flock  of  Jesus'  saints  Burnham  511 
From  thee,  my  God,  my  joys  shall  rise  Watts  510 
From  whence  doth  this  union  arise   -         -         667 


Gather  my  saints  together,  speaks       Watts  427 

Give  rne  the  wings  of  faith  to  rise  Watts  411 

Give  to  our  God  immortal  praise  -     Watts  728 

Glorious  things  of  thee  are  spoken  Rippon  662 

Glory,  honor,  praise,  and  power  -         -         528 

Glory  to  God  who  reigns  above  -         -          161 

Glory  to  thee,  my  God,  this  night  Kenn  235 


INDEX.  ? 

No. 

Go  and  the  Saviour's  grace  proclaim  -         477 

Go  forth,  ye  saints,  behold  your  Beddomc  968 

Go  on,  ye  pilgrims,  while  below  -  -  338 
Go  preach  my  gospel,  saith  the  Lord  Watts  273 
Go  teach  the'nations  and  baptize  Rippon  366 

Go  worship  at  ImmanueFs  feet  Watts     89 

God  in  his  earthly  temple  lays  -      Watts  444 

God  is  a  spirit  just  and  wise  -  -  Watts  188 
God  is  the  refuge  of  his  saints  -  -  Watts  455 
God  moves  in  a  mysterious  way  Cowper       7 

God  my  supporter  and  my  hope  -      Waits     73 

God  of  my  life,  to  thee  I  call  -  -  Coirper  885 
God  the  eternal,  awful  name  -  -  Watts  727 
God  who  in  various  methods  told  Watts     15 

God  with  us !  O  glorious  name  -  -  -  639 
Grace,  how  exceeding  sweet  to  those  -  214 
Grace,  like  an  uncorrupted  -  -  -  874 
Grace,  'tis  a  charming  sound  Doddridge     54 

Gracious  Lord,  incline  thine  ear  Hammond  698 
Great  God !  attend  while  Zion  sings  Watts  305 
Great  God !  how  infinite  are  those  Watts       1 

Great  God!  now  condescend  Stennett  105 

Great  God!  the  nations  of  the  earth  Gibbon  475 
Great  God!  to  thee  I  HI  make  Beddome  842 

Great  God !  to  what  a  glorious  height  Watts  796 
Great  God!  we  in  thy  courts  appear  -         371 

Great  God !  we  to  thy  honor  raise  -  -  465 
Great  is  the  Lord,  his  works  of  might  Watts  311 
Great  Judge  of  all !  that  day  will  come  Medley  505 
Guide  me,°0  thou  great  Jehovah        Robinson  628 

Had  I  ten  thousand  gifts  beside  Chatham  634 
Had  I  the  tongues  of  Greeks  and  Jews  Watts  773 
Hail!  my  ever  blessed  Jesus  -  -  -  650 
Hail  brethren  while  together  met  S.  W.  £.1008 
Hail!  sovereign  love  that  first  began  Brewer  657 
Hail!  the  blest  morn  when  the  great  Mediator  621 
Hail !  thou  happy  morn  so  glorious  -  -  896 
Hail!  ye  followers  of  the  Lamb  Benedict  609 

Happiness !  thou  lovely  name  Toplady  884 

Happy  beyond  description  he  Needham  164 

Happy  the  church,  thou  sacred  place  Watts  448 
Happy  the  heart  where  graces  seign       Watts  132 


8  INDEX. 

No. 
Hark!  from  the  tomb  a  doleful  sound  Watts  487 
Hark!  hark!  the  notes  of  joy     -  798 

Hark !  hear  the  sound  on  earth  -         -         704 

Hark !.  how  the  gospel  trumpet  sounds  -  713 
Hark!  my  soul,  it  is  the  Lord  -  -  Coirpcr  595 
Hark !  the  glad  sound  the  Saviour  Doddridge  263 
Hark!  the  herald  angels  sing  C.  Wesley  800 

Hark !  the  Jubilee  is  sounding  -  -  -  688 
Hark!  the  notes  of  angels  singing  -  -  816 
Hark!  the  voice  of  love  and  mercy  Burder  674 
Hark!  'tis  the  Saviour's  voice  I  hear  Smith  570 
Hark !  what  mean  those  lamentations  Judson  974 
Hasten,  O  sinner,  to  be  wise     -  658 

Hear,  gracious  God,  a  sinner's  cry  Medley  720 
Hear,  gracious  sovereign,  from  Doddridge  150 
Hear,  O  sinner,  Mercy  hails  you  -  -  984 
Hear  this,  ye  fav'rites  of  the  Lord  Watts  194 

Hear  what  the  voice  from  heaven  Watts  501 

Hearts  of  stone,  relent,  relent  Calvary  660 

He  dies,  the  friend  of  sinners  dies  Watts  169 

Hence  from  my  soul,  sad  tho'ts  begone  Watts  193 
Here  at  thy  table,  Lord,  we  meet  Stennett  382 

Here,  Lord,  my  soul  convicted  stands  Rippon  28 
Heal  us,  Immanuel,  here  we  Cowper  834 

Holy  Bible,  book  divine    -         -         -         -  21 

Hosanna  to  the  Prince  of  Light  -      Watts  810 

Hosanna  to  our  Saviour  God  -  -  Noel  370 
How  beauteous  are  their  feet  -  -  Watts  33 
How  blest  are  they  whose  feet  have  Watts  276 
How  blest  is  our  brother  bereft  C.  Wesley  504 
How  blest  the  righteous  are  -  -  Newton  679 
How  charming  is  the  place  Stennett  320 

How  condescending  and  how  kind  Watts  390 

How  did  my  heart  rejoice  to  hear  Watts  304 

How  firm  a  foundation    -  Kennady  640 

How  free  and  boundless  is  the  grace  Beddome  258 
How  good,  how  glorious,  'tis  to  see  Burnham  480 
How  great,  how  solemn  is  the  work  Beddome  354 
How  much  the  drooping  -  970 

How  happy  are  they         -  659 

How  happy  is  the  christian  state  -  Watts  396 
How  happy  is  the  pilgrim's  lot  C.  Wesley  607 

How  helpless  guilty  nature  lies  -      Watts  14f 


INDEX.  9 

No, 

How  helpless  guilty  nature  lies         -      Watts  146 

How  honored  is  the  place  -         -      Watts  914 

How  long,  O  Lord,  shall  I  complain  Watts  434 

How  long,  thou  faithful  God,  shall  I      Thwaite  226 

How  lost  was  my  condition       -         -    Newton  617 

How  lovely  the  place  where  the         -         -         905 

How  oft,  alas!  this  wretched  heart     -      Steele  556 

How  oft  have  sin  and  satan  strove  Watts     43 

How  peaceful  is  the  closing  scene      -         -         943 

HowT  pleasant,  how  divinely  fair         -      Watts  321 

How  precious  is  the  Book  divine       -  19 

How  sad  and  awful  is  my  state,         -         -         966 

How  sad  our  state  by  nature  is       '    -      Watts     81 

How  shall  I  my  Saviour  set  forth         Maxwell  672 

How  short  the  race  our  friend  has  run       -         502 

How  short  and  hasty  is  our  life  -         -         500 

How  should  the  sons  of  Adam's  race        Watts  741 

How  strong  thy  arm  is,  mighty  God  Watts  312 

How  sweet  and  awful  is  the  place  Watts  387 

How  sweet,  how  heavenly  is  the  sight    Swain  160 

How  sweet  the  name  of  Jesus  sounds   Newton  458 

How  sweet  thy  invitations  be    -         -         -         793 

How  tedious  and  tasteless  the  hours      Newton  604 

How  vain  are  all  things  here  below  Watts  317 

Humble  souls  who  seek  salvation  Fawcett  364 

Hungry,  and  faint,  and  poor       -         -  Newton  200 


I  am,  said  Christ,  the  way     - 
I  and  my  house  wrill  serve 
I  ask  not  honor,  pomp,  or  praise 
I  asked  the  Lord  that  I  might  grow 
I  cannot  bear  thine  absence,  Lord 
I  hate  the  tempter  and  his  charms 
I  hear  the  counsel  of  a  friend  - 
I  know  that  my  Redeemer  lives 
I  '11  bless  the  Lord  from  day  to  day 
I  long  to  see  the  season  come  - 
I  love  the  Lord,  he  heard  my  cries 
I  love  the  sacred  book  of  God  - 
I  love  the  windows  of  thy  grace 
I  love  to  see  the  Lord  below     - 
I  'm  not  ashamed  to  own  my  Lord 
I  send  the  jovs  of  earth  away    - 
48  * 


Hart  826 

Montgomery  906 

865 

New-ton  303 

Watts  419 

Watts     12 

228 

818 

Watts  319 

619 

Watts  283 

Kelly     20 

Watts  120 

859 

Watts  579 

Watts  S'o4 


10 


INDEX. 


I  sing  my  Saviour's  wond'rous  death*  Watts 

I  take  thee  at  thy  gracious  word 

I  waited  patient  for  the  Lord     -         -  Watts 

I  will  extol  thee,  Lord,  on  high           -  Watts 

I  would  not  live  always;  I  ask  not     - 

If  I  perish,  I  will  go  Hewett 

If  Jesus  is  ours,  we  have  a  true         Hammond 

If  life's  pleasures  charm  thee    - 

If  Lord,  in  thy  fair  bock  of  life           -  Watts 

If  worldlings  ask  the  reason  why  Mays 

In  all  my  Lord's  appointed  ways  Ryland 

In  all  my  trials  and  my  fears    -         -  Medley 

In  all  my  troubles  sharp  and  strong  Watts 

In  all  my  vast  concerns  with  thee  Watts 

In  duties  and  in  sufferings  too  - 

In  evil  long  I  took  delight           -         -  Newton 

In  form  I  long  had  bowed  ... 

In  Gabriel's  hand  a  mighty  stone  Watts 

In  God's  own  house  pronounce  his  Watts 

In  grateful  songs  we  will  record  Watts 

In  Israel's  fane  by  silent  night  Cawood 

In  mercy,  Lord,  remember  me 

In  one  harmonious,  cheerful  song    Doddridge 

In  songs  of  sublime  adoration  and 

In  the  floods  of  tribulation         -         -  Pearce 

In  thy  great  name,  O  Lord,  we  ccme  Hoskins 

In  vain  men  talk  of  living  faith         -  Hart 

In  vain  we  lavish  out  our  lives           -  Watts 

Indulgent  God  to  thee  we  pray 

Infinite  excellence  is  thine         -         -  Watts 

Infinite  grief!  amazing  wo !        -         -  Watts 

Innumerable  foes     -  Hart 

Inquire,  ye  pilgrims,  for  the  way     Doddridge 

Inquiring  souls,  who  long  to  find 

Is  God's  peculiar  people  mine  - 

Is  there  in  heaven  or  earth  who  cnn 

Is  there  no  hope,  O  sinner,  pause 

Is  this  the  kind  return                -    •     -  Watts 

It  is  the  Lord,  enlhron'd  in  light        -  Greene 


No. 
807 
769 
414 
929 
858 
615 
519 
835 
234 
648 
352 
441 
451 
2 
827 
5S3 
981 
912 
302 
6 
923 
925 

98 
767 

85 
532 
395 
778 
468 
121 
806 
442 
277 
723 
776 
431 
788 
762 
158 


Jehovah  speaks!  seek  ye  ray  face  Rippon  724 
Jerusalem,  my  happy  home  -  -  -  622 
Jesus,  and  shall  it  ever  be  Francis  362 


J.MJhA. 

Jesus,  at  thy  command     -         -  -  Toplady 
Jesus,  dear  Lord,  we  bless  his  name     Medley 

Jesus,  dear  name,  how  sweet    -  -    Medley 
Jesus,  great  Shepherd  of  the  sheep    - 

Jesus,  how  precious  is  thy  name  Davies 
Jesus,  I  fly  to  thee  - 

Jesus,  I  love  thy  charming  name  Doddridge 
Jesus,  I  my  cross  have  taken         Montgomery 

Jesus,  I  sing  thy  matchless  grace  Doddridge 

Jesus,  in  thee  our  eyes  behold  -  -      Watts 

Jesus,  in  thy  transporting  name  -       Steele 

Jesus  is  gone  above  the  skies    -  -      Watts 

Jesus,  lover  of  my  soul     -         -  C.  Wesley 

Jesus,  my  all,  to  heav'n  is  gone  -   Cennick 

Jesus,  my  love,  my  chief  delight  Beddome 

Jesus,  my  Saviour  and  my  God  Stennett 

Jesus,  our  Lord,  ascend  thy  throne  Watts 

Jesus,  our  soul's  delightful  choice  Doddridge 

Jesus'  precious  name  excels      -  -      Wilks 

Jesus  shall  reign  where'er  the  sun  Watts 

Jesus,  since  thou  art  still  to-day  Rippon 

Jesus,  sovereign  of  the  skies      -  Burnham 

Jesus,  the  heavenly  lover,  gave  Faiucett 

Jesus,  th'  incarnate  God  of  love  Medley 

Jesus,  the  man  of  constant  grief  Watts 
Jesus,  the  name  high  over  all 

Jesus,  the  spring  of  joys  divine  -      Steele 
Jesus,  thou  all-redeeming  Lord 

Jesus,  thou  art  the  sinner's  friend  Burnham 

Jesus,  thou  everlasting  King     -  -      Watts 

Jesus,  thy  blood  and  righteousness  C.  Wesley 

Jesus,  thy  saints  assemble  here  -      Sivain 
Jesus,  to  tell  of  thy  love    - 

Jesus,  we  ble^s  thy  Father's  name  Watts 

Jesus,  what  shall  I  do  to  shew   -  -      Steele 
Jesus,  who  knows  full  well 

Jesus,  with  all  thy  saints  above  -      Watts 

Joy  is  a  fruit  that  will  not  grow  -      Sicain 

Joy  to  the  foilow'rs  of  the  Lord  Barbauld 

Joy  to  the  world,  the  Lord  is  come  Watts 

Keep  silence  all  created  things  -         -         7^5 

Kind  are  the  words  that  Jesus  Needkam  463 


11 
No. 
652 
212 
636 

56 
825 
558 
401 
857 
118 
628 
721 
389 
653 
128 
236 
405 
819 
464 
596 
466 
155 
563 
295 
457 

41 
123 
621 
255 
642 
269 
823 
547 
632 

39 
424 
561 

44 
162 
765 

68 


12 


INDEX. 


No. 

Kindred  and  friends  and  native  land  Shefircy  684 
Kindred  in  Christ,  for  his  dear  sake       Newton  481 

Laden  with  guilt  and  full  of  fears,  Watts  16 
Lamb  of  God,  whose  bleeding  love  -  -  893 
Less  than  the  least  of  all  -     Montgomery  772 

Let  all  the  heathen  writers  join  -      Watts  757 

Let  christians  all  agree    -  883 

Let  death  dissolve  my  body  now  -  Watts  939 
Let  earth  and  seas,  and  all  the  skies  Perry  259 
Let  everlasting  glories  crown  -  -  Watts  755 
Let  every  creature  join    -  Watts  740 

Let  every  mortal  ear  attend  -  -  Watts  274 
Let  God  the  Father  and  the  Son  -  Watts  524 
Let  me  but  hear  my  Saviour  say  -  Watts  425 
Let  me,  thou  sovereign  God  of  all  Medley  246 

Let  others  boast  how  strong  they  be  Watts  8 
Let  children  who  are  taught     -  10C4 

Let  plenteous  grace  descend     -  916 

Let  sinners  take  their  course  -  -  Watts  241 
Let  songs  of  praises  fill  the  sky  -  -  840 
Let  the  wild  Leopards  of  the  wood^  Watts  754 
Let  them  neglect  thy  glory,  Lord  Watts  763 

Let  worldly  minds  the  world  pursue  Newton  298 
Let  Zion  and  her  sons  rejoice  -  -  Watts  285 
Let  Zioivs  watchmen  all  awake  Doddridge  392 
Life  is  the  time  to  serve  the  Lord  Watts  493 

Like  Bartimeus  we  are  blind  Hoskins  576 

Like  sheep  we  went  astray  -  -  Watts  93 
Lo!  God  is  here!  let  us  adore  -  897 

Lo!  He  comes  with"  clouds  descending  Oliver  945 
Lo!  what  a  glorious  corner  stone  Watts  328 

Long  as  I  live  I  '11  bless  thy  name  Watts     94 

Long  have  I  tried  terrestrial  joys  -  -  868 
Lord,  all  I  am  is  known  to  thee  Watts     78 

Lord,  and  am  I  yet  alive  C.  Wesley  673 

Lord,  at  thy  feet  I  prostrate  fall  Ccnnick  671 

Lord,  at  thy  table  I  behold  Stennett  381 

Lord,  at  thy  temple  we  appear  Watts  942 

Lord,  bless  thy  saints  assembled  here  Hart  346 
Lord,  didst  thou  die,  but  not  for  me  Crittenden  266 
Lord,  dismiss  us  with  thy  blessing  -  -  516 
Lord,  hear  a  burdened  sinner  mourn      Medley  715 


INDEX. 

Lord,  how  delightful  'lis  to  see  ^    Watts 

Lord,  how  mysterious  are  thy  Whitefield 

Lord,  how  secure  my  conscience  was  Watts 
Lord,  I  am  thine,  hut  thou  wilt  prove  Watts 
Lord,  I  cannot  let  thee  go  -         -   Newton 

Lord,  I  confess  my  guilt  and  shame         Watts 
Lord,  I  have  made  thy  word  my  choice   Watts 
Lord,  I  lament  my  wretched  heart    - 
Lord,  I  will  bless  thee  all  my  clays  Watts 

Lord,  I  would  be  a  child  of  thine  Watts 

Lord,  in  the  morning  thou  shalt  hear       Watts 
Lord,  in  thy  courts  we  now  appear    Needham 
Lord,  in  thy  presence  here  we  meet     Holman 
Lord,  let  me  see  thy  blissful  face 
Lord  of  hosts,  how  lovely  fair  -     Turner 

Lord  of  hosts,  to  thee  we  raise 
Lord  of  the  worlds  above  -         -      Watts 

Lord,  that  so  poor  a  worm  as  I 
Lord,  thou  hast  made  me  know  thy  Watts 

Lord,  thou  hast  searched  and  seen  me  ^  Watts 
Lord,  thou  hast  won,  at  length  I  yielcj  Newton 
Lord,  'tis  a  pleasant  thing  to  stand  Watts 

Lord,  'tis  an  infinite  delight       -         -      Watts 
Lord,  we  adore  thy  matchless  ways         Upton 
Lord,  we  adore  thy  sovereign  grace 
Lord,  we  are  blind,  we  mortals  blind       Watts 
Lord,  we  are  vile,  conceiv'd  in  sin  Watts 

Lord,  we  come  before  thee  now  Hammond 
Lord,  we  confess  our  num'rous  faults  Watts 
Lord,  what  a  feeble  piece  -         -      Waits 

Lord,  what  a  heaven  of  saving  grace  Watts 
Lord,  what  a  wretched  land  is  this  Waits 

Lord,  when  thou  didst       -  Watts 

Lord,  when  together  here  we  meet   - 
Lord,  when  we  cast  our  eyes  abroad      Dobell 
Lost  in  the  ruins  of  the  fall       - 


13 

No. 
892 
437 
14 
430 
539 
191 
27 
110 
282 
192 
322 
529 
351 
948 
252 
977 
891 
979 

77 
184 
G49 
445 
937 

67 
347 
730 

10 
541 
197 
499 

75 
417 
817 
514 
470 
846 


Man  has  a  soul  of  vast  desires  Watts  907 

May  the  grace  of  Christ  our  Saviour    Newton  901 
Men  of  God,  go  take  your  Montgomery  976 

Mercy  alone  can  meet  my  case     Montgomery  963 
Mercy  is  welcome  news  indeed  Hart  847 

Mercy,  O  thou  Son  of  David  Newton  643 


14  INDEX. 

No 
Met,  O  God,  to  ask  thy  J.  B.  Waterberry  ^91 

Methinks  I  see  some  bow  the  knee  -  -  569 
'Mid  scenes  of  confusion  and     -  877 

Millions  there  are  on  heathen  -  -  -  476 
Mistaken  souls,  that  dream  of  heaven  Watts  92 
Most  gracious  Father,  God  of  all  Hoskins  253 

My  conscious  guilt  is  now  so  great  Gallaher  685 
My  days,  my  weeks,  my  months  C.  Wesley  630 
My  dear  Redeemer  and  my  Lord  Watts  820 

My  drowsy  powers  why  sleep  ye  so  Watts  876 
My  Father  calls  me  to  his  arms  -         -         498 

My  God,  accept  my  grateful  songs  -  -  748 
My  God,  how  cheerful  is  the  Doddridge  428 

My  God,  how  endless  is  thy  love  Watts  926 

My  God,  in  whom  are  all  the  -  -  Watts  747 
My  God,  my  king,  thy  various  -      Watts  737 

My  God,  my  life,  my  love  -  -  Watts  72 
My  God,  my  portion,  and  my  love  Watts     71 

My  God,  permit  me  not  to  be  -  -  Watts  894 
My  God,  permit  my  tongue  -  -  Watts  377 
My  God,  the  spring  of  all  my  joys  Watts  418 

My  gracious  Lord,  I  own  thy  Montgomery  997 
My  gracious  Redeemer,  I  love  B.  Francis  651 
My  Jesus,  thou  hast  taught  J.  B.  Waterberry  992 
My  rising  soul  with  strong  desires  Beddome  398 
My  Saviour,  my  almighty  friend  Watts     63 

My  Saviour,  on  Mount  Calvary  -  -  804 
My  spirit  looks  to  God  alone  -  -  Watts  189 
My  soul  arise  in  joyful  lay  -  -  Medley  290 
My  soul,  come  meditate  the  day  Watts  491 

My  soul  forsakes  he-r  vain  delight  Watts  409 

My  soul,  how  lovely  is  the  place  Watts  309 

My  soul  lies  cleaving  to  the  dust  Watts  878 

My  soul  repeat  his  praise  -         -      Watts  738 

My  soul,  take  courage  from  the  Burnham  554 

My  soul,  whene'er  thou  shalt  arrive  Swain  278 
My  soul,  with  sacred  joy  survey  Kelly  4H4t 

My  tho'ts  surmount  these  lower  skies  Watts  182 
My  times  of  sorrow  and  of  joy  Beddome  242 

Naked  as  from  the  earth  we  came       Watts  177 
Ne'er  was  the  sinner  cast  away  Burnham  215 

No!  I  shall  envy  them  no  more         -         Watts  318 


INDEX. 

No  more,  my  God,  I  boast  no  more  Watts 

Nor  eve  hath  seen,  nor  ear  hath  heard   Watts 

Watts 
\Watts 
Watts 
Watts 
Watts 
Watts 
Rippon 
Watts 


Not  all  the  blood  of  beasts 
Not  all  the  nobles  of  the  earth 
Not  all  the  outward  forms  on  earth 
Not  from  the  dust  affliction  grows 
Not  the  malicious  or  profane 
Not  to  condemn  the  sens  of  men 
Not  unto  us,  but  thee  alone 
Not  with  our  mortal  eyes 
Now  begin  the  heav'nly  theme 
Now  for  a  tune  of  lofty  praise 


Watts 


Now,  gracious  Lord,  thine  arm  reveal  Newton 
Now  in  a  song  of  grateful  praise  -  Medley 
Now  in  the  galleries  of  his  grace  Watts 

Now  in  the  heat  of  youthful  blood  Watts 

Now  is  th'  accepted  time  -  -  Dobell 
Now  let  my  soul  with  wonder  trace  Hoskins 
Now  let  our  souls  on  wings  sublime  Watts 

Now  let  our  voices  join  -  -  Doddridge 
Now  let  the  feeble  all  be  strong  Doddridge 
Now,  Lord,  the  heav'nly  seed  is  sown  Needham 
Now  may  fervent  prayer  arise  -  Newton 
Now  satan  comes  with         -         -  Watts 

Now  shall  my  inward  joys  arise  -  Watts 
Now  to  the  Lord  a  noble  song  -  Watts 
Now  to  the  Lord  that  makes  us  know  Watts 
Now  to  the  power  of  God  supreme  Watts 

Now  we  are  met  in  holy  fear  Burnham 

Now  while  the  gospel  net  is  cast  Watts 

Now  whilst  I  try  my  heart  Harrison 


Now,  living  waters  flow 


Montgomery 


15 

No. 

59 
507 
179 
775 

47 
750 
777 
180 
289 
133 
645 
170 
255 
9 
279 
921 
217 
585 
195 
257 
422 
294 
551 
751 
461 

86 
379 
198 
340 
251 
159 
973 


O  bless  the  Lord,  my  soul  -      Watts       4 

O  blessed  souls  are  they  -         -      Watts     62 

Oh  cease!  my  wandering  soul     -  987 

O  could  I  find  from  day  to  day  -         -         186 

O  could  I  find  some  peaceful  bower  Harrison  190 
Of  Jesus  Christ  I  'm  not  -     8.  W.  Lynd  1010 

O  fly,  mourning  sinner  J.  B.  Waterberry  781 

O  for  a  closer  walk  with  God  -  Cowper  147 

O  for  a  heart  to  praise  my  God  C.  Wesley  567 
O  for  a  shout  of  sacred  joy  -  -  Watts  168 
O  for  a  sight,  a  pleasing  NJght         -         Watt 


16 


L\DEX. 


O  for  a  thousand  tongues  to  sing      C.  Wesley 

O  give  me,  Lord,  my  sins  to  mourn 

O  glorious  God  of  graeo  - 

O  God  of  mercy,  hear  my  call  -      Watts 

O  God  of  Zion,  from  thy  throne 

O  happy  day,  when  saints  shall  Bernard 

O  happy  time,  long  waited  for 

O  how  sweet  it  is  to  me  -         -    Pearce 

O  Jesus,  my  Saviour,  I  know    - 

O  Jesus  to  tell  of  thy  love         -         -   Haweis 

O  let  me  run  the  Christian  race 

O  Lord,  I  would  delight  in  thee  -   Ryland 

O  Lord,  my  best  desires  fulfil  -   Cowpcr 

O  love,  beyond  conception  great   Montgomery 

O  love  divine,  how  sweet  thou  art         Rippon 

O  may  our  ardent  zeal  employ 

O  my  distrustful  heart      - 

O  my  soul,  what  means  this  sadness 

O  praise  the  Lord  in  that  blest  place 

O  praise  the  Lord,  ye  saints     - 

O  that  I  had  a  bosom  friend 

O  that  I  knew  the  secret  place 

O  that  my  load  of  sin  were  gone 

O  thou,  by  long  experience  tried 

O  thou,  in  whose  presence  my  soul 

O  thou  that  hearst  when  sinners  cry 

O  thou  who  driest  the  mourners 

O  thou  whose  mercy  guides  my  way 

O  Ms  a  soul-transporting  sight 

O  'tis  a  sweet  employ 

O  turn  ye,  O  turn  ye,  for  why  will 

O  what  amazing  words  of  grace 

O  when  shall  I  see  Jesus 

O  where  shall  rest  be  found      -    Montgomery 

O  Zion,  afflicted  with  wave  upon  wave 

O'er  the  gloomy  hills  of  darkness 

Of  all  the  joys  we  mortals  know         -      Watts 

Oft  as  I  look  upon  the  road 

Oh !  if  my  soul  were  formed  for  woe 

Oh!  how  divine,  how  sweet  tr  cdham 

Oh!  how  I  have  longed  for  the  coming  of  God 

Oh!  Jesus,  my  Saviour 

Oh!  help  as,  Lord,  each  hour  of  Milman 


Faiccett 
Dobell 
Watts 


Swain 
Watts 


-  Fawcett 


Tedley 


No. 

830 

590 

358 

152 

915 

513 

695 

342 

699 

822 

403 

229 

166 

744 

656 

890 

694 

654 

736 

526 

712 

552 

616 

998 

608 

438 

871 

886 

760 

527 

986 

211 

708 

947 

911 

471 

136 

875 

153 

681 

664 

603 


INDEX.  17 

No. 
Oh!  tell  me  no  more  of  this  world  -  -  696 
Oh  that  the  Lord  would  guide  my  ways  Watts  79 
Oh!  with  what  pleasure  we  behold  -  Noel  348 
Oh,  could  our  thoughts  and        -  954 

Oh!  yonder  see  that  narrow  way  -  -  718 
Oh!  from  the  world's  vile  -         -  Cowper  995 

On  Jordan's  stormy  banks  I  stand  Stennett  655 
On  what  has  now  been  sown  -  -  Newton  902 
On  yonder  glorious  height         -  946 

Once  a  poor  sinner  cry'd  -  965 

Once  I  thought  my  mountain    -  872 

Once  more  before  we  part  -  -  Hart  517 
Once  more  we  come  before  our  God  Hart  144 
Once  a  poor  thoughtless  child  S.  W.  Lynd  1005 
One  smile  from  God  will  warm  the  heart  -  624 
Our  captain  leads  us  on  -■'-'..         771 

Our  days,  alas !  our  mortal  days  Watts  494 

Our  God,  how  firm  his  promise  stands  Watts  42 
Our  God,  our  help  in  ages  past  Watts  310 

Our  heav'nly  Father  calls  Doddridge  271 

Our  joy  is  a  created  good  -  910 

Our  Lord  is  risen  from  the  dead  -     Watts     99 

Our  sins,  alas !  how  strong  they  be  -  Watts  508 
Our  souls  by  love  together  knit  C.  Miller  591 

Our  Canaan  is  Immanuel's  ground     Barbauld  998 

People  of  the  living  God    -         Montgomery  982 
Pilgrim  burden'd  with  thy  sin  -         -         682 

Pilgrims  we  are,  to  Canaan  bound  Swain  599 

Pity  a  helpless  sinner,  Lord  -       Hart  592 

Plung'd  in  a  gulf  of  dark  despair  Watts     91 

Poor  and  afflicted,  Lord,  are  thine  Kelly  404 

Poor  sinner  come,  cast  off  thy  fear  Hart  786 

Poor  sinners  here  lift  up  your  voice  Upton  230 
Poor  sinners  stop,  don't  madly  go  Medley  572 

Poor,  weak,  and  worthless  though  Netcton  402 
Praise  God,  from  whom  all  blessings  Kenn  520 
Praise  the  Lord,  who  reigns  above  -  -  739 
Praise  ye  the  Lord,  exalt  his  name  Watts  447 

Praise  ye  the  Lord,  my  heart  shall  Watts  735 

Praise  ye  the  Lord,  'tis  good  to  raise  Watts  426 
Prayer  an  answer  will  obtain  Newton  568 

Prayer  is  the  soul's  sincere  Montgomery  03G 

49 


18 


INDEX. 


No. 
Prayer  is  the  work  the  Lord  commands  -  544 
Prayer  was  appointed  to  convey  -  Hart  533 
Precious  Bible !  what  a  treasure  -  Newton  26 
Preserve  me,  Lord,  in  time  of  need  Watts  25 
Prisoners  of  sin  and  satan  too  -  Hoskins  207 
Proclaim,  saith  Christ,  my  wond'rous  Newton  380 
Prostrate  dear  Jesus  at  thy  -         Stennett  761 

Raise  your  triumphant  songs  Watts  831 

Rejoice  believer  in  the  Lord  Newton     57 

Rejoice,  the  Lord  is  King  Rippon  638 

Rejoice,  the  Saviour  reigns  -  -  -  813 
Religion  is  the  chief  concern  -  Fawcett  116 
Remember  us,  we  pray  thee,  Lord  Newton  958 
Renew-d  by  grace,  we  love  the  word  -  344 
Repent  and  be  baptised  -  -  Burnham  356 
Return,  O  God  of  love !  return  Watts  879 

Return,  O  wanderer!  return  -         Colly er  575 

Rise  my  soul,  and  stretch  thy  wings  Whitfield  710 
Rise,  rise  my  soul,  and  leave  -  Watts  742 

Saints  at  your  heavenly  Father's         Watts  174 
Salvation  is  forever  nigh  -  Noel  199 

Salvation^  O  melodious  sound  Doddridge  202 

Salvation!  O  the  joyful  sound  -  -  Watts  196 
Saviour  divine,  we  know  thy  Doddridge  127 

Saviour  visit  thy  plantation  -  -  Newton  631 
Say,  what  is  this  I  feel  -  -  -  -  961 
Say,  sinner,  hath  a  voice  within  -  Hyde  988 
See,  gracious  God,  before  thy  throne  Rippon  391 
See  how  the, willing  converts  trace  Swain  369 

See  the  leaves  around  us  Montgomery  922 

Shall  the  vile  race  of  rlesh  and  blood  Watts  936 
Shall  we  go  on  to  sin  Waits  410 

Shepherd  divine,  our  wants  relieve  -  -  559 
Shepherd  of  Israel,  thou  dost  keep  Doddridge  449 
Shew  pity,  Lord,  O  Lord,  forgive  Watts  151 

Show  me,  O  Lord,  thy  sacred  way  -  -  959 
Sin,  has  a  thousand  treacherous  arts  Watts  753 
Sin  has  undone  our  wretched  race  Cowper  102 
Since  Jesus  freely  did  appear  -         -         178 

Since  through  the  heaven-inspired  lines  -  844 
Sin£  ali  ve  ransom'd  of  the  Lord       -         -        881 


INDEX.  19 

No. 
Sing  to  the  Lord  Jehovah's  name  -  Watts  725 
Sing  we  to  our  God  above  -  -  -  523 
Sing  ye  redeem'd  of  the  Lord  Doddridge  680 

Sinner,  is  thy  heart  at  rest  J.  B.  Waterberry  782 
Sinner,  O  why  so  thoughtless  grown  Watts  784 
Sinners,  behold  the  Lamb  of  God  Hoskins  459 
Sinners,  hear  your  God  and  Saviour  -         989 

Sinners  of  Adam's  fallen  race  Montgomery  960 
Sinners,  rejoice,  'tis  Christ  that  died  Perry  292 
Sinners,  the  voice  of  God  regard  Faweett  783 

Sinners,  this  solemn  truth  regard  Hoskins  106 

Sinners,  will  you  scorn  the  message  Allen  716 
Sinners,  you  are  now  addressed  Fountain  792 

Sitting  around  our  Father's  board  Watts  385 

So  did  the  Hebrew  prophet  raise  Watts  770 

So  let  our  lips  and  lives  express  .   Watts     76 

Soldiers  of  Christ,  be  bold         -  641 

Songs  of  immortal  praise  belong  -  Watts  734 
Sons  we  are  through  God's  election  Dobell  53 
Soon  as  I  heard  my  Father  say  -      Watts  306 

Sovereign  grace  has  power  alone  Netcton  669 

Sovereign  of  all  the  worlds  on  Doddridge     69 

Sovereign  Ruler  of  the  skies  Dr.  Riland  928 

Speak,  Lord,  to  each  of  us  this  day  -         889 

Sprinkled  with  reconciling  blood  Beddome  267 
Stand  up,  my  soul,  shake  off  thy  fears  Watts  873 
Stay,  thou  insulted  Spirit,  stay  -         -         838 

Stay,  sinner,  hath  a  voice  -         -       Hyde  988 

Stop;  poor  sinner,  stop  and  think  Newton  587 

Strait  is  the  gate,  but  Jesus  cries  Gregg  794 

Strait  is  the  way,  the  door  is  strait  Watts     48 

Sweet  is  the  work,  my  God,  my  King  Watts  326 
Sweet  the  moments,  rich  in  blessing  Robinson  690 
Sweet  was  the  journey  to  the  sky     -         -         951 

Take  my  poor  heart,  just  as  it  is  Watts  407 

Teach  me  the  measure  of  my  days  Watts  492 

Tell  me  no  more  of  earthly  joys  R.  Hill  706 

Tell  us  ye  servants  of  the  Lord  Staughton  219 

That  awful  day  will  surely  come  Watts  506 

That  glorious  day  is  drawing  nigh  Leland  610 
That  man  no  guard  or  weapon  needs    Newton  994 

The  Canaanite  still  in  the  land  Kent  60,r 


20 


INDEX. 


The  cause  that  is  for  me  too  hard  Fawcett 

The  Church  a  garden  is  -  -  -  Newton 
The  cross,  the  cross,  Othafs  Montgomery 
The  day  is  past  and  gone  - 

The  eye  of  God  is  everywhere 
The  finest  flower  that  ever  blow'd  Swain 

The  food  on  which  thy  children  live  Fellows 
The  glorious  light  of  Zion  ... 

The  God  of  Abraham  praise  C.  Wesley 

The  gospel  comes  with  welcome  news     Kelly 
The  grave  is  not  a  place  of  rest 
The  great  Redeemer  we  adore  Stennett 

The  heathen  perish ; — day  by  Montgomery 
The  heavens  declare  thy  glory  Lord  Watts 
The  King  of  heaven  his  table  Doddridge 


Watts 
Watts 
Watts 


The  law  commands  and  makes  us 

The  Lord  descending  from  above 

The  Lord  how  wonderous  are  his 

The  Lord  into  his  garden 's  come 

The  Lord  is  great,  ye  hosts      - 

The  Lord  is  risen  indeed  - 

The  Lord  my  shepherd  is  Watts 

The  Lord  on  high  proclaims      -         -  Watts 

The  Lord  will  happiness  divine         -  Cowper 

The  moment  a  sinner  believes           -  Hart 

The  pity  of  the  Lord         -         -         -  Watts 

The  saints  should  never  be  dismayed  Coivper 

The  Saviour  calls,  let  ev'ry  ear  Steele 

The  short-hVd  day  declines  Fawcett 

The  soul  that  would  to  Jesus  press  Hart 

The  sun  is  set,  the  day  is  closM  Leonard 

The  time  is  short,  the  season  near  HosJans 

The  true  Messiah  now  appears          -  Watts 

The  voice  of  free  grace  cries,  escape 

The  wond'ring  world  enquires  Vt'atts 

The  world  is  grown  old          -         -  Heber 

Thee  we  adore,  eternal  name             -  Watts 

Thee  will  we  praise,  Eternal  King  Medley 

There  is  a  fountain  filled  with  blood  Cowper 

There  is  a  friend  above  all  others 

There  is  a  God  who  reigns  above  Vfatts 

There  is  a  heaven  above  the  skies    - 

There  is  a  house  not  made  with  hands  Watts 


No. 
142 
644 
789 
238 
678 
701 
254 
625 
849 
210 
934 
365 
972 

18 
380 

17 

35 
732 
626 
731 
811 

70 
227 
109 
702 
932 
882 
218 
933 

82 
606 
483 
802 
602 
288 
908 
490 
115 
126 
834 
675 
623 
497 


INDEX.  21 

No. 
There  is  a  house  of  peaceful  rest  -  -  950 
There  is  a  land  of  pure  delight  -      Watts  486 

There  is  a  path  that  leads  to  God  -  -  574 
There  is  a  world  we  have  not  seen  -  -  993 
There's  joy  in  heaven  and  joy  Rippon  221 

Thine  earthly  Sabbaths,  Lord,  we  love  -  895 
This  is  the  day  the  Lord  hath  made  Watts  327 
This  is  the  field,  the  world  below  -  -  618 
This  is  the  word  of  truth  and  love  -  Watts  32 
This  world  is  all  enchanted  ground  -         909 

This  wretched  heart  will  still  backslide  -  400 
Tho'  I  have  grieved  thy  spirit  Lord  -  Watts  839 
Tho'  troubles  assail  and  dangers  -  Newton  848 
Thou  dear  Redeemer,  dying  Lamb  Cennick  293 
Thou  God  of  glorious  majesty  C.  Wesley  629 

Thou  Greatest  and  Best,  O  bow  down  -  955 
Thou  hidden  love  of  God,  whose  C.  Wesley  852 
Thou  only  sov'reign  of  my  heart  Steele  187 

Thou  Shepherd  of  Israel  divine  -  -  692 
Thou  Son  of  God,  whose  flaming  eyes  -  237 
Thou  whom  my  soul  admires  above  Watts  287 
Thousands  of  thousands  stand  Montgomery  733 
Thro'  all  the  changing  scenes  of  life  Tate  268 
Thro'  sorrow's  night  and  dangers  H.K.White  935 
Thus  far  the  Lord  has  led  me  on  Watts  239 

Thus  the  Eternal  Father  spake  -      Watts     34 

Thus  saith  the  high  and  lofty  one  -  Watts  314 
Thus  saith  the  wisdom  of  the  Lord  Watts  315 

Thus  was  the  great  Redeemer  Stennett  363 

Thy  favors,  Lord,  surprise  our  souls  Watts  316 
Thy  life  I  read,  my  dearest  Lord  Stennett  103 

Thy  servants,  Lord,  to-day  S.  W.  Lyndl009 

Thy  mercy,  my  God,  is  the  theme  Whitfield  700 
Thy  people,  Lord,  have  ever  found  Watts  435 

Thy  presence,  gracious  God,  afford  Fawcett  272 
Thy  way,  O  God,  is  in  the  sea  Fawcett  157 

Time,  what  an  empty  vapor  'tis  -  Watts  495 
'Tis  a  point  I  long  to  know        -  Newton  601 

'Tis  by  the  faith  of  joys  to  come  -  Watts  181 
'Tis  finished !  so  the  Saviour  cried  Stennett  803 
'Tis  God  the  spirit  leads   -  898 

'Tis  my  happiness  below  -         -   Cowper  571 

>T  -  -^lirrion  that  can  give         -  661 


22  INDEX. 

No. 
5Tis  sweet  to  rest  in  lively  hope  Toplady  941 

'To-day,  if  you  will  hear  his  voice  -  -  668 
To  distant  lands  thy  gospel  send  Rippon  467 

To  Jesus  now  my  youthful  S.  W.  LyndlQ02 

To  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost  -  -  522 
To  God  I  made  my  sorrows  known  Watts  432 

To  God,  my  Saviour  and  my  King  Stennett  175 
To  God,  the  only  wise  -  Watts  231 

To  him  who  on  the  fatal  tree  •         -         899 

To  our  Redeemers  glorious  name  Steele  917 

To  thee,  O  Lord,  my  heav'nly  King  Medley  452 
To  those  who  know  the  Lord,  I  speak  Newton  582 
To  us  the  voice  of  wisdom  cries  -  -  918 
'Twas  hy  an  order  from  the  Lord  Watts  756 

'Twas  Jesus'*  last  and  great  command  Watts  37 
'Twas  on  that  dark,  that  doleful  night  Watts  386 
'Twas  the  commission  of  the  Lord  -         367 

Unto  thine  altar,  Lord  -  Rippon  538 

Up  to  the  fields  where  angels  lie        -      Watts  408 

Vain  are  the  hopes  the  sons  of  men  Watts    49 

Vain  delusive  world,  adieu                 -  -         833 

Vain  man,  on  foolish  pleasures  Wattsl006 

Vain  man,  thy  fond  pursuits  forbear  Hart  586 

Vital  spark  of  heav'nly  flame           -  Pope  940 

Wait,  O  my  soul,  thy  Maker's  will     Beddome       5 
Wandering  pilgrims,  mourning  -         -         869 

Welcome,  dear  brethren,  to  this  place  Swain  566 
Welcome  sweet  day  of  rest  -  -  Watts  325 
Welcome,  thou  well-beloved  of  God  Godwin  343 
Well  met,  dear  friends,  in  Jesus'  name  -  548 
We've  no  abiding  city  here  -  -  Kelly  460 
What  are  these  in  bright  array  Montgomery  953 
What  cheering  words  are  these  -  Kent  233 
What  is  it  for  a  saint  to  die       -  938 

What  is  the  thing  of  greatest  price  -  -  931 
What  jarring  natures  dwell  Crittenden  752 

What  language  now  salutes  the  ear  Hoskins  260 
What  shall  I  render  to  my  God  -  Watts  307 
What  shall  the  dying  sinner  do  -      Watts     31 

What  object's  this  that       -         L.  Huntington  805 


INDEX.  23 

No. 
What  think  you  of  Christ  -  -  Newton  677 
What  tho'  my  frail  eyelids  refuse  Toplady  854 

What  thousands  never  knew  the  Cowpcr  867 

What  various  hindrances  we  meet  Cowper  540 
Whate'er  to  thee,  our  Lord,  belongs  -         367 

Whatever  prompts  the  soul  to  pride  Hart  843 

When  all  thy  mercies,  O  my  God  Addison  374 
When  any  turn  from  Zion's  way  Newton  176 

When  darkness  long  has  veiled  my  mind  Watts  247 
When  earthly  comforts  die        -  863 

When  for  eternal  worlds  """"."         ®~^ 

When  God  his  work  revives      -  581 

When  God  reveal'd  his  gracious  name  Watts  456 
When,  gracious  Lord,  when  shall  Whitfield  167 
When  Hannah,  pressed  with  grief  Newton  535 
When  I  can  read  my  title  clear  Watts  580 

When  I  survey  the  wond'rous  cross  Watts  388 
When  languor  and  disease  invade  Toplady  454 
When  marshalPd  on  the  mighty  H.  K.  White  511 
When,  O  dear  Jesus,  when  shall  Cennick  333 

When  on  Sinai's  top  I  see  Montgomery  880 

When  overwhelmed  with  grief  Watts  415 

When  Peter,  through  the  tedious  night  Newton  36 
When  some  kind  shepherd  from  Needham  172 

When  those  we  love  are  snatch'd  Steele  488 

When  those  who  feared  the  Lord  of  old  -  903 
When  thou,  my  righteous  judge  shall  -         593 

When  thro'  the  torn  sail  -  Montgomery  956 
Where  two  or  three  with  sweet  Stennett  545 

Whence  do  our  mournful  thoughts  Watts  768 

Whene'er  a  sinner  turns  to  God  Stennett  345 

Where  is  my  God  ?  does  he  retire  Steele  530 

Wherewith  shall  we  approach  the  Lord  -  555 
While  here  on  earth  I  'm  called  to  stay  Dobell  421 
While  I  am  bless'd  with  youthful  bloom  -  663 
While  life  prolongs  its  precious  light  Dwight  689 
While  thee  I  seek,  protecting  Montgomery  749 
While  with  ceaseless  course  the  sun  Newton  924 
Who  are  those  array'd  in  white  Montgomery  949 
Who  can  describe  the  joys  that  rise  Watts  173 

Who  is  the  trembling  sinner,  who?  -  58 

Who  knows  but  such  a  one  as  I  -  -  573 
Who  shall  the  Lord's  elect  condemn        Watts    50 


24  INDEX; 

No. 
Why  do  we  mourn  departing  friends  Watts  489 
Why  does  your  face,  ye  humble  souls  Watts  785 
Why  is  my  heart  so  far  from  thee  -  Watts  413 
Why,  mourning  soul,  why  flow  these  Dobell  185 
Why,  O  my  soul,  these  anxious  cares,  Newton  232 
Why,  O  my  soul,  these  gloomy  fears,  -  -  722 
Why,  O  my  soul,  why  weepest  thou  Beddome  108 
Why  should  the  children  of  a  King  Watts  140 

Why  should  the  saints  be  filled  with  Swain  55 
Why  should  we  start  and  fear  to  die  Watts  496 
Why  sleep  we,  my  brethren,  come  let  -  990 
With  deepest  reverence  at  thy  throne  -  743 
With  joy  we  meditate  the  grace  -  Watts  220 
With  melting  hearts  and  weeping  Fawcett  284 

Wine  is  a  mocker,  so  the  word  S.  W.  Lynde  1007 
Within  these  doors  assembled  now  -  -  549 
Within  thy  house,  O  Lord,  our  God,  -  1001 
Wrapt  in  the  silence  of  the  night  -         -     799 

Ye  angels  round  the  throne  -      Watts  525 

Ye  angels  who  stand  round  the  throne  -  705 
Ye  broken-hearted  sinners  come  -  -  588 
Ye  burdenM  souls  to  Jesus  come  Dobell  224 

Ye  dying  sons  of  men  -  -  J.  Boden  665 
Ye  glittering  toys  of  earth,  adieu  Steele  250 

Ye  hearts  with  youthful  vigor  Doddridge  919 

Ye  highly  favored  who  profess  -         -         429 

Ye  humble  souls,  approach  your  God  Steele  204 
Ye  little  flock  whom  Jesus  feeds         -         -  24 

Ye  lovely  bands  of  blooming  youth  -         730 

Ye  messengers  of  Christ  -         -        Voke  473 

Ye  mourning  souls,  dry  up  your  tears  Hoskins  205 
Ye  saints  attend  the  Saviour's  voice  Medley  203 
Ye  saints  of  evVy  rank,  with  joy  -  -  301 
Ye  servants  of  the  Lord  -         Doddridge  100 

Ye  sinners  fear  the  Lord  -         -  780 

Ye  sin-sick  souls,  dismiss  your  fears  Kent  122 

Ye  sin-sick  souls,  draw  near  -  -  -  711 
Ye  trembling  souls,  dismiss  your  Beddome  156 

Ye  virgin  souls,  arise  -         -         Toplady  101 

Ye  wretched,  hungry,  starving  poor  Steele  383 
Yes,  I  will  bless  thee,  O  my  God  Montgomery  866 
Yes,  I  would  love  thee,  blessed  God  Turner  135 
Yes,  my  native  land,  I  love  thee     S.  F.  SmithlQOO 


INDEX.  25 

No. 
Yes!  mighty  Jesus,  thou  shalt  reign  More  971 

Yes !  the  Redeemer  rose  -  814 

Yes,  we  trust  the  day  is  breaking  -  Kelly  469 
Yonder  amazing  sight  I  see  -     Stennett  453 

Young  people  all,  attention  give  -  -  605 
Young  people  all,  in  blooming  days  -  -  627 
Your  harps,  ye  trembling  saints  Toplady  183 


Zaccheus  climbed  the  tree 


Newton  612 


26 


SCRIPTURE  S2TOEX. 

Genesis.  


ch.  ver.  hvmn 

!ch. 

ver.  hymn. 

Ich. 

ver. 

hymn. 

49   10   "  161  2nd  Chronicles. 

27 

7 

407 

5   24    147 

6 

18 

316 

7 

7 

418 

18   19    240 

33 

11 

85 

27 

3 

268 

22    2    174 

Esther 

27 

7 

546 

24   13    714 

4 

16 

589 

27 

8 

671 

24   31343-481 

4 

16 

615 

27 

8 

724 

24   56    352 

Job. 

27 

14 

183 

32   26  557-539 

1 

21 

177 

27 

H 

544 

14   28    205 

4 

19 

166 

92 

441 

47    9    494 

7 

19 

417 

31 

15 

242 

.'  Exodus. 

7 

1 

487 

32 

15 

62 

15   11      1 

7 

6 

495 

32 

15 

64 

17   11    540 

14 

1 

502 

34 

15 

282 

Numbers. 

23 

3 

186 

34 

15 

319 

10   29    609 

23 

3 

552 

34 

1  22 

421 

10   29    648 

Psalms 

35 

3 

202 

10   29    696 

98 

88 

36  13  9 

434  20 

23   10    679 

119 

111 

27 

37 

4 

229 

Deuteronomy. 

40 

2 

45 

39 

4 

481 

1   17    142 

55 

6 

190 

39 

4 

490 

6    5    135 

40 

6 

414 

39 

4 

492 

8    2    245 

139 

6 

78 

39 

4 

500 

8   11    117 

73 

23 

73 

41 

4 

153 

32  49  50    655 

110 

23 

34 

42 

5 

243 

33   25    42 

85 

6 

631 

42 

11 

232 

33   25    223 

1 

6 

308 

46 

11 

433 

23   27    653 

1 

8 

472 

46 

11 

455 

34    5    486 

2 

8 

475 

46 

1 

420 

Joshua. 

55 

17 

235 

46 

10 

246 

17  12  13    697 

4 

8 

482 

47 

10 

168 

Judges. 

4 

39  8  484  238 

47 

6 

175 

8    4    550 

5 

8 

322 

48 

6 

446 

1st  Samuel. 

4 

8 

239 

48 

6 

448 

1   18    534 

13 

8 

419 

48 

14 

628 

1   18    535 

73 

28 

72 

51 

14 

10 

3   18    158 

16 

8 

25 

51 

14 

150 

7   12    691 

17 

8 

430 

51 

14 

151 

2nd  Samuel. 

19 

8 

18 

51 

14 

152 

16   17    402i 

19 

8 

323 

51 

14 

584 

1st  Kings. 

23 

8 

70 

51 

17 

538 

3    5    560j  23 

4 

6 

55 

17 

241 

1st  Chronicles.   |  24 

7 

99 

55 

17 

237 

22   19    2161 

27 

7 

306 

61 

17 

415 

SCRIPTURE  IXDEX. 


ch.  v 

65 
03 
63 
63 
66 
66 
69 

71 

72 

72 

72 

73 

73 

73 

73 

73 

84 

84 

84 

84 

84 

24 

84 

84 

85 

85 

87 
87 
88 
89 
89 
89 
90 
90 
90 
92 
95 
92 
95 
95 


99 
103 


or.  hv 
5 
5 
5 
3 
16 
16 
16 
15 
15 
15 
15 
25 
25 
25 
25 
25 
25 
25 
25 
25 
25 
25 

1 

6 

9 

9 

9 

9 
1  24 
14 
15 
15 
15 
15 


15 
15 
15 
15 
15 
15 


mn'  ch. 
189102 
324  103 
377  103 
703103 
336  103 
310103 
9:5 104 
63107 
114111 
466 1M 
625  115 
71115 
182115 
403116 
517  116 
604117 
741118 
75  118 
305;118 
309lll9 
320  139 
321119 
332|ll9 
252  119 
631110 


ver. 

'  23 
23 
23 
23 
15 
8 
34 


9 
1 
1 
G 
6 
6 
6 
6 
6 
6 
6 
6 

60 
6 

105 

11 


689 

700 

5 

29 

310 


hyirmlch.  ver.  hymn. 

1  17   12    86 
3 1  Proverbs. 
3    6   675 


19  11 

4441121 
435 


122 
125 
126 

130 
133 


490H33 


603 


323  133 

2S0 
445 
ISO 

707 

8S 


m 


135 
133 
139 
142 
145 


130i 

4 
374 
633, 
454 
567 
311 
645 
230 
521 
^02 
283 


3 

4 

8 
3 
8 
8 
13 
13 
14 
14 
15 
17 
236  IS 
327  18 


443 

79 

184 


23 

5 
6 


17 

1 
17 
17 
34 
34 

4 

4 
26 
26 

3 
17 
24 
24 
26 
Cant. 

8 
8 


632 

605 

105 

663 

315 

607 

344 

347 

164 

452 

678 

206 

125 

712 

260 

656 

398 


G58\Solomon-s  Songs. 


329 147 

255il47 


435 
19 

77 
193 


313 
437 

456 

61 

351 

478 
63? 

ieo 

447 

257 

<n 

432 

04 

426 

171 


1 
1 
1 
2 
2 
2 
2 
o 

2 
3 
4 
5 
5 
5 
5 
5 
6 


3 
3 

7 

7 

7 

1 

5 

13 

16 

11 

16 

13 

1 

1 

9 

9 

9 


7    p 
Isaiah 
55    1 
55    0 


121 
458 

287 
89 
803 
701 
698 
710 
692 
119 
549 
626 
381 
450 
288 
651 
398 
279 

274 
230 


28 


SCRIPT  URG  INDEX. 


ch. 

ver. 

hymn.'ch. 

ver.  hymn. 

ch. 

ver. 

hymn 

1 

18 

21358 

6 

391 

3  6  16 

258 

1 

18 

58861 

3 

722 

3 

16 

464 

1 

18 

71161 

60 

3 

16 

369 

3 

10 

233  66 

333 

3 

16 

373 

4 

4 

266 

56 

334 

6 

16 

359 

7  14  25 

705 

56 

23 

325 

4 

16 

227 

9 

4  5 

471 

56 

23 

331 

5  3  12 

416 

11 

9 

469 

i 

Jeremiah 

5 

4 

185 

12 

2 

666 

3 

4 

730 

5 

6 

200 

12 

3 

596 

3 

15 

449 

5 

48 

192 

16 

33 

82 

3 

19 

262 

6 

11 

253 

]6 

1 

196 

3 

22 

556 

6 

6  8 

529 

>8 

8 

191 

6 

16 

277 

6 

10 

467 

11 

13 

633 

6 

16 

723 

6 

33 

104 

28 

16 

634 

8 

22 

573 

7 

7 

682 

32 

2 

657 

17 

9 

111 

7 

7  8 

600 

33  20  21 

662 

17 

9 

400 

7 

13 

13 

35 

8 

128 

23 

6 

127 

7 

14 

-  574 

35 

8 

680' 

29 

13 

541 

8 

12 

370 

40 

28 

412 

EzeJriel. 

9 

13 

602 

41 

10 

23 

34 

26 

715 

9 

27 

406 

41 

10 

440 

Daniel. 

10 

37 

317 

43 

1 

156 

9 

28 

161 

11  3  28  364  201 

43 

1 

396 

Ho  sea. 

11 

28 

224 

43 

6 

476 

14 

4 

413 

11 

28 

299 

43 

6 

610 

Micah. 

11 

28 

582 

43 

25 

438 

6 

6 

555 

11 

28 

616 

45 

19 

554 

7 

6 

452 

13  3  23 

294 

49 

13 

461 

Nahum 

13 

15 

33 

51 

1 

620 

1 

7 

204 

13 

23 

300 

53 

1 

255 

Habbakkuk, 

13  24  30 

618 

53 

5 

154 

2 

2 

619 

13  24  46 

250 

53 

5 

390 

, 

Zecliariah. 

15 

25 

543 

53 

6 

93 

9 

12 

207 

15 

27 

209 

53 

10 

660 

13 

1 

126 

15  22  28 

568 

55 

6 

230 

13 

1 

254 

16 

24 

48 

55  4i  6 

440  81 

14 

16 

247 

M 

19 

566 

55 

6 

598 

Matthew. 

11 

28 

222 

55 

10 

144 

1 

21 

728 

11 

28 

614 

57 

15 

109 

1 

21 

87 

1 

23 

639 

57 

15 

314 

2 

10 

577 

1 

23 

569 

57 

15 

485 

24 

44 

58(5 

18 

20 

531 

58 

1 

474 

13 

28 

53C 

[18 
3 

20 
6 

536 
358 

SCRIPTURE  INDEX. 


29 


ch. 

ver. 

livmn. 

|ch. 

ver. 

hymn. 

]ch. 

ver. 

ivran. 

18 

'5 15 

9 

26 

"137 

21 

1 

*335 

18 

20 

553 

9 

33 

695 

John 

18 

20 

564 

10 

2 

470123 

3 

186 

19 

14 

103 

10 

21 

41 

116 

16 

389 

22 

32 

677 

10 

42 

83 

1 

3   13 107  47 

25 

31 

5G6 

10 

42 

378 

1 

29 

123 

25 

46 

505 

10 

42 

436 

1 

29 

459 

26 

27 

384 

11 

1 

537 

1 

14 

46 

26 

41 

423 

11 

13 

138 

2 

46 

178 

26 

41 

559 

11 

13 

139 

2 

3 

107 

28 

19 

367 

11 

13 

542 

3 

7 

106 

28 

18 

273 

12 

32 

24 

3 

8 

149 

28 

19 

366 

15 

10 

221 

3 

10 

236 

8 

o 

155 

12 

32 

637 

3 

16 

95 

Mark 

12 

35 

101 

3 

16  18 

180 

5 

25 

122 

12 

32 

718 

3 

16 

693 

5  39  42 

647 

12 

38 

100 

4 

24 

188 

7  39  37 

9 

13 

6   9 

644 

4 

29 

212 

8 

36 

116 

13 

23 

709 

5 

2 

208 

8 

36 

661 

13 

24 

629 

5 

7 

226 

8 

37 

572 

14 

17  22 

387 

6 

7 

385 

8 

38 

361 

14 

22 

380 

6 

37 

215 

8 

38 

362 

14 

22 

383 

6 

37 

225 

8 

38 

372 

14 

22 

59*2 

6 

37 

570 

9 

24 

464 

15 

22 

457 

6 

35 

129 

10  46  50 

576 

15 

22 

575 

6 

53 

382 

10 

47 

643 

15 

3 

172 

6 

66 

176 

11 

28 

615 

15 

7 

173 

6 

67 

187 

16 

15 

37 

15 

10 

345 

6 

68 

558 

16 

15 

473 

15 

10 

681 

7 

37 

218 

16 

15 

704 

15 

1  24 

635 

7 

37 

594 

16 

16 

360 

18 

1 

561 

9 

25 

585 

16 

16 
Luke. 

477 

18 

13 

720 

10 
10 

9 
9 

52 
337 

14 

22 

665 

19 

6 

612 

10 

9 

234 

2 

10 

717, 

19 

10 

112 

10 

28 

376 

2 

14 

716J19 

10 

617 

10 

29 

98 

2 

16 

62119 

10 

650 

11 

25 

491 

3 

7 

73123  \ 

29  43 

669 

11 

35 

249 

4 

18 

263:23 

42 

51 

12 

21 

219 

7 

47 

65,23 

42 

276 

12 

32 

453 

8 

18 

27223 

42 

590 

13 

7 

7 

8 

22 

65223 

42 

642 

13 

7 

571 

50 

SCRIPTURE  INDEX. 


ch. 

ver. 

hymn. 

ch. 

ver. 

hymn. 

ch. 

ver. 

hvmn. 

13 

15 

38 

1 

16 

357 

10 

13 

'422 

14 

1 

488 

1 

17 

702 

11 

23 

386 

14 

2 

55 

2 

4 

673 

13 

9 

157 

16 

33 

203 

3 

19 

49 

13 

12 

120 

17 

24 

501 

4 

25 

11 

15 

3 

292 

19 

26 

583 

4 

25 

169 

15 

22 

102 

19 

30 

674 

5 

1 

578 

15 

54 

489 

20 

13 

108 

8 

14 

141 

15 

54 

510 

21 

6 

36 

5 

5 

143 

15 

57 

297 

21 

6 

251 

5 

21 

375 

15 

58 

393 

21 

15 

165 

6 

1 

410 

16 

9 

265 

21 

16  595  601 

6 

31 

353 

16 

22 

136 

21 

17 

134 

6 

14 

508 

2d  CorintMans. 

21 

17 

603 

7 

14 

17 

1 

12 

269 

1 

29 

124 

7 

14 

159 

3  12  .2 

303  341 

Acts 

, 

7 

14 

670 

4 

9 

580 

1 

26 

468 

7 

8 

14 

5 

1 

497 

2 

37 

581 

7 

21 

110 

5 

21 

646 

2 

17 

532 

7 

21 

146 

6 

2 

217 

2 

38 

356 

7 

24 

442 

6 

2 

627 

2  4142 

365 

8 

24 

53 

12 

7 

425 

8 

12 

371 

8 

4 

28 

12 

9 

393 

8 

38 

354 

8 

14 

140 

12 

9 

451 

8 

39 

342 

8 

33 

50 

12 

9 

463 

8 

39 

659 

8 

37 

611 

13 

5 

676 

9 

6 

284 

8 

37 

654 

3 

3 

234 

920  6 

684  431 

13 

11 

599 

Galatians. 

9 

6 

649 

13 

12 

84 

1 

4 

295 

10 

35 

258 

13 

13 

244 

4 

6 

68 

16 

30 

67 

15 

4 

26 

4 

6 

69 

16 

30 

685 

1st 

Corinthians. 

6 

14 

388 

18 

21 

513 

1 

23 

30 

6 

14 

690 

20 

7 

330 

1 

26 

40 

Ephesians. 

20 

24 

298 

1 

30 

80 

1 

3 

39 

20 

32 

512 

2 

9 

411 

2 

3 

339 

20 

33 

514 

2 

9 

507 

2 

5 

54 

20 

38 

511 

2 

10 

145 

2 

8 

163 

20 

38 

515 

5 

7 

179 

2 

8 

210 

20 

38 

68 

5 

7 

181 

2 

8 

597 

8 

34 

259 

6 

17 

296 

2 

12 

318 

Romans. 

7 

29 

483 

2 

19 

346 

1 

16 

31 

7 

31 

275 

3 

8 

672 

1 

16 

32 

9 

24 

403 

3 

15 

503 

SCRIPTURE  INDEX. 


ch. 

ver.  hymn.' 

ch. 

ver.  lr 

mn. 

:h. 

ver.  hymn 

3 

16 

281 

1 

10 

91 

1 

18 

405 

4 

3 

56 

3 

15 

15 

2 

2 

439 

4 

11 

113 

3 

16 

21 

2 

7 

401 

4 

15 

US 

3 

16 

22 

2 

7 

424 

5 

15    * 

429 

Titus. 

2 

9 

17C 

Phillippians. 

2 

10 

76 

1 

17 

531 

6 

290 

3 

7 

m 

2nd  Peter. 

6 

614 

3 

3 

197 

1 

4 

640 

21 

148 

Hebrews 

lstf  Jo/m 

21 

195 

1 

5 

399 

2 

1 

531 

21 

504 

2 

15 

496 

1 

5 

271 

21 

729 

3 

13 

668 

2 

1 

530 

23 

278 

3 

17 

58 

2 

16 

409 

23 

70S' 

4 

12 

16 

3 

1 

68 

2 

10 

721 

4 

15 

678 

3 

2 

462 

3 

3 

57 

4 

15 

220 

3 

2 

50£ 

3 

7 

59 

4 

16 

553 

3 

2 

622 

3 

8 

162 

4 

16 

565 

3 

14 

6Q1 

3 

8. 

624 

5 

6 

293 

4 

7 

479 

3 

12 

256 

6 

17 

43 

4 

8 

131 

4 

4 

63S 

10 

22 

267 

5 

7 

46 

4 

19 

428 

10 

25 

427 

Jude. 

Colossians. 

11 

13 

338 

24 

25 

231 

2 

12 

363 

11 

38 

404 

i     Revelations. 

2 

12 

368 

12 

7 

194 

5 

11 

379 

1 

23 

35 

12 

7 

397 

9 

10 

623 

2 

2 

591 

13 

1 

4S0 

2 

10 

713 

2 

12 

355 

113 

8 

699 

2 

10 

719 

2 

12 

362 

13 

14 

460 

3 

17 

228 

2 

12 

367 

13 

17 

293 

3 

26 

613 

3 

11 

167 

2 

&3 

493 

5 

11 

90 

1  Thessalonians. 

James. 

5 

11 

380 

4 

16 

593 

1 

13 

12 

6 

16 

587 

5 

17 

533 

1 

27 

115 

7 

10 

44 

5 

17 

562 

2 

17 

92 

11 

15 

270 

Is*   Timothy. 

2 

18 

395 

!15 

3 

261 

3 

1G 

639 

2 

19 

132 

15 

3 

264 

8 

13 

248 

4 

14 

63C 

15 

3 

312 

6 

8 

700 

5 

16 

551 

15 

4 

301 

6 

12 

394 

1st  Pete 

r. 

22 

17 

211 

6 

12 

641 

1 

24 

8 

02 

17 

214 

2/?d  7Y/;o 

%■ 

i 

3 

97 

02 

17 

6S6 

1 

12 

^1\ 

1 

17 

6S8 

1 

9 

19c 

j 

